Philadelphia Phillies icon Bryce Harper is preparing to embark on another milestone in an already decorated Major League Baseball career, as the 2026 season will represent his 15th year in the league. It will also be his eighth season wearing a Phillies uniform, following seven formative years with the Washington Nationals, where he first emerged as one of baseball’s most recognizable stars.
As Harper enters this new chapter, his career accomplishments speak loudly. Now 33 years old, the powerful left handed hitter has captured two National League MVP awards, earned eight All Star selections, and taken home four Silver Slugger honors. Few players of his generation can match that level of sustained excellence. Still, one major achievement remains missing from his résumé: a World Series championship. With Philadelphia bringing back key pieces like Kyle Schwarber and continuing to push for contention in the highly competitive NL East, Harper is hopeful that goal can still be realized in red pinstripes.
On the field, Harper continues to perform at a high level. He is coming off a productive season in which he posted a .261 batting average, launched 27 home runs, and drove in 75 runs, reaffirming his status as the centerpiece of the Phillies lineup and one of the league’s premier offensive threats.
Off the field, Harper recently sparked conversation when he was seen wearing Nike footwear, raising eyebrows given his long standing endorsement relationship with Under Armour. The speculation intensified when Harper responded directly to a fan on TikTok, saying he was a “Free agent in the apparel/footwear category right now, buddy.” That brief comment fueled questions about whether one of baseball’s most iconic brand partnerships was coming to an end.
Those questions were answered on Tuesday, when Harper took to Instagram to confirm his future with Under Armour. In his post, he wrote, “Never a doubt. After 15 years, I’m proud to continue my partnership with Under Armour. Together we’ve made history and that doesn’t stop now!”
Harper’s relationship with Under Armour dates back to April 2011, shortly after he was selected first overall in the 2010 MLB Draft. In 2016, he signed a 10 year extension that became the largest endorsement deal ever for a baseball player at the time. With NBA star Steph Curry recently departing the brand, retaining Harper was especially significant for Under Armour. As Harper readies himself for the 2026 season, both the Phillies and Under Armour remain central parts of his ongoing legacy.
