Bryce Harper adjusts approach as Luis Arráez joins Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Bryce Harper has become more selective at the plate since the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Luis Arráez at the trade deadline. Harper has reached base safely in 15 consecutive games and cut his chase rate from 35% to 24%. He has accumulated 82 walks so far this season, compared to 107 hits. Arráez has made an immediate impact, boasting a.316 batting average overall. The Phillies currently sit second in the NL East with a 64-57 record, as Harper's refined approach and Arráez's presence influence their playoff chances.
- •Bryce Harper has 71 RBIs and 25 home runs this season.
- •Harper's chase rate dropped significantly to 24% after Arráez's arrival.
- •He has drawn 12 walks and 6 hits in his last 25 at-bats.
- •Luis Arráez has a.316 batting average,.372 with runners in scoring position.
- •Phillies currently hold a 64-57 record, second in NL East.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bryce Harper Becomes More Selective as Phillies’ Deadline Addition Makes Immediate Impact
"Bryce Harper is one of the biggest hitters for the Philadelphia Phillies, with 71 RBIs and 25 home runs this season. However, according to an insider, hitting might not have been his foremost priority.
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