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Harper walks in first plate appearance with Phillies

Harper walks in first plate appearance with Phillies
6 years 2 months 2 weeks ago Saturday, March 09 2019 Mar 9, 2019 March 09, 2019 12:35 PM March 09, 2019 in Sports - AP - National

By ROB MAADDI
AP Sports Writer

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Bryce Harper drew a five-pitch walk on Saturday in his first spring training plate appearance since signing a record contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

The six-time All-Star outfielder signed a $330 million, 13-year contract last week, the largest deal in baseball history.

Batting third as the designated hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays, Harper took four straight pitches after a mighty swing and miss. Rhys Hoskins followed with a mammoth two-run homer.

Wearing No. 3, Harper earned a loud ovation from fans at Spectrum Field.

The 26-year-old Harper played his first seven seasons for the Washington Nationals. He was the 2015 NL MVP.

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