Bryce Harper Gets Creative With Gender Reveal During Phillies Game
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper added a personal — and creative — twist to baseball’s Monday night matchup against the San Francisco Giants, using the occasion to reveal the gender of his fourth child in front of fans.
Harper, known for his passion both on and off the field, walked up for his first at-bat wielding an eye-catching blue bat, a playful and heartwarming nod to the gender of his next child — a boy. The moment wasn’t just for show; it was part of a well-thought-out reveal planned with help from his teammates and bat supplier Victus Sports.
Ahead of the game, Harper had ordered both pink and blue bats to keep the suspense alive. But before the bottom of the first inning, All-Star shortstop Trea Turner added a bit of drama. “He thought he was having a girl, so I had to mess with him a little bit,” Turner said, smiling. “Sure enough, it was a boy. I ended up handing him the blue one and he was pretty happy.”
Harper may have struck out during that at-bat and finished the game 1-for-5 in the Phillies’ 10-4 loss, but he scored big in the hearts of fans for the fun and wholesome moment.
The Harpers are already parents to three kids — son Krew and daughters Brooklyn and Kamryn. With another boy on the way, the family dynamic will now include two boys and two girls.
Turner added, “I think he would’ve been excited either way. Now he’s got two of each. That kind of makes a complete family, but any time you can add another member to the family, it’s special. He’s definitely super excited.”
Even in defeat, Harper managed to make the night memorable — not just for the Phillies, but for his growing family and everyone who watched it unfold.
