Kylie Kelce gets a surprise from the Phillie Phanatic (0:45)
The Phillie Phanatic makes an appearance on “They Call it Late Night with Jason Kelce” to surprise Kylie Kelce. (0:45)
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Kalan HooksFeb 21, 2025, 05:25 PM ET
After an offseason that involved Bryce Harper experimenting in the kitchen and going viral on TikTok, spring training seemed to bring a wave of excitement over the Philadelphia Phillies slugger — and some new body ink.
On Wednesday, tattoo artist Hannah Matthews revealed Harper’s latest piece on his forearm: the Phillie Phanatic.
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“I’ll never know why I got this opportunity of a lifetime — but I could not be more grateful to Bryce for asking me to do this [Phillie Phanatic] piece,” Matthews wrote on an Instagram post.
Harper’s appreciation for the Phanatic is nothing new. He has worn headbands, custom Phanatic cleats, leg guards and a sliding mitt to honor the mascot during his six seasons with Philadelphia.
Harper, 32, averaged .287 with 30 home runs and 87 RBIs for the Phillies in the 2024 season.
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