MLB The Show 19: Cover Athlete Bryce Harper Shatters Jersey Sales Record
Bryce Harper is currently the most polarizing figure in major league baseball. Following his record $330 million-dollar deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, the MLB The Show 19 cover athlete wasted no time setting another.
Harper most popular jersey
Right after being officially introduced as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, Harper already has the top-selling jersey on the team. Okay, that shouldn’t surprise many baseball fans, right?
Well, Harper’s jersey sales have not slowed down one bit. In fact, the new No. 3 jersey in Philadelphia sold so many jerseys in the first 24-hours, that he now holds the all-time record for sales for any player in any sport within 24 hours of launch.
Did you know @Bharper3407 @Phillies jersey is the #1 selling jersey of all-time in any sport for any player during the first 24 hours of a launch? https://t.co/UDksl7sidu
— Fanatics (@Fanatics) March 3, 2019
You don’t think the fans in Philly are fired up for Harper’s debut? That jersey sales record is incredible and speaks volumes about the anticipation for the 2019 season. Step aside LeBron James and Tom Brady, Bryce Harper is on pace to be the new king of sports jerseys!
Upgrade on the field and MLB The Show?
With great expectations comes great pressure. Gamers know that Harper had a rating of 87 last season, which put him No. 1 overall amongst right fielders. With Mookie Betts and Aaron Judge in the rearview mirror, Harper may not be in the No. 1 slot in the latest MLB The Show ratings.
This season, we know that the Phillies and Harper will be improved on MLB The Show, however, will Harper shine in his new city on the field?
I’m official! The new @phillies cover will be on shelves for @mlbtheshow launch day on 3/26. https://t.co/NyheFe903m #Playstationambassador pic.twitter.com/ADZzlD742I
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) March 2, 2019
Only time will be able to answer that question. One thing we do know for sure is if Harper slumps the crowd and the press will let him know. When the news first broke of Harper signing with the Phillies and The Show 19 cover was finally revealed, VGR was right on it. We will continue to follow Bryce Harper all season long!
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