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          Bryce Harper tattoos Phillie Phanatic mascot on forearm

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          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)

          • 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.

          "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.