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Phillies: Bryce Harper should be the National League MVP

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

When the Phillies signed Bryce Harper in February of 2019, expectations were naturally high. After all, Harper showed in Washington that he was one of the top power hitters in the league with a Rookie of the Year and NL MVP on his resume. Although he hit 35 home runs and knocked in 114 during his first year in the red pinstripes, many fans were still expecting more.

During the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, Harper put together better overall numbers.