Bryce Harper is a professional baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB) . As of the 2023 season, he has played two positions: right fielder and first baseman. Harper has spent most of his career as an outfielder, but he has rotated between first base and the designated hitter role during the 2023 season. The decision to play Harper at first base was made in part to protect him from further injury, as he has had Tommy John surgery in the past.