Phillies' Bryce Harper reveals bold 150 walk goal for 2026 season
This is a lofty goal for Bryce Harper, but one he can reach.
Phillies' Bryce Harper reveals bold 150 walk goal for 2026 season originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Coming into the 2026 MLB season, the Philadelphia Phillies are going to need Bryce Harper, their superstar and team captain, to put together a good season.
He has the tools to do so, and it would not be a surprise if Harper had an MVP-caliber season for the Phillies in 2026. If he want's to return to such production, there's one thing he needs to do: be more patient. As Harper said to Associated Press's Rob Maaddi and other reporters, he has a goal for the 2026 season to reach 140 to 150 walks.
If he can do that, his production at the plate will be a lot better than it has been in recent years. Bryce Harper shared 150-walk goal for 2026 "If I can hone in my strike zone, and understand... I'm really good when I walk," Harper said.
"So if I could walk 140, 150 times this year, then I think I'll be right where I want to be. " Bryce Harper aiming to draw 140-150 walks this season. His career-high is 130 walks with Washington in 2018.