MLB Twitter reacts to Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper giving a fan his shoe: "Bryce Harper is the most Philly, non-Philly native ever!"

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Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper proved that he's willing to give his fans the shirt off his back or in this case the shoe off his foot. Harper has already proven to be one of the game's best players, and is becoming the face of the franchise for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is beloved for his play on the field and how he treats fans, even if he's at the airport.

Bryce Harper is coming off one of the best seasons of his career and an incredible playoff run. He hit for a batting average of .286 with 18 home runs. He accomplished that while having a rather severe injury in his arm, which will knock him out the first half of the 2023 season.

On Twitter, MLB shared the video of Harper walking around with only one shoe after giving the other away.

The Phillies play in one of the toughest divisions in MLB: the National League East. With rivals like the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, winning the division crown is a tough task. The addition of former Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner should greatly help in that push. It's fair to say that the Philadelphia Phillies fans are 100 percent behind the team.

Bryce Harper will miss a significant amount of time in 2023, but he is expected to return sometime around the All-Star break. The two-time MVP should be joining the team in time for the start of their playoff push. If the team is able to keep pace without him, they could be incredible with him.

Being the face of a franchise as historic as the Phillies is no small feat. Bryce Harper fits the role so perfectly, as this interaction shows. He was willing to lose a shoe just to make a fans day and give them a story that will last a lifetime.

The Phillies have high expectations after coming up just short in 2022, and Harper will be critical in getting them there.

Can Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies win it all in 2023?

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World Series, Game 5: Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies have an excellent roster that looks to be one of the best in the National League in 2023. Unfortunately, the NL will be even tougher this year than it was last year. Despite these across the board improvements, the Phillies have a fighting chance to win the pennant.

If Harper comes back when he is expected to, this Philadelphia Phillies team could win over 100 games.

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Edited by Joseph Schiefelbein
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