Bryce Harper uses Phillie Phanatic-themed bat at 2023 MLB Little League Classic
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Ever since Bryce Harper arrived in Philadelphia, he's worn Phillie Phanatic-themed gear.
And on Sunday night, he carried a Phillie Phanatic-themed bat to the plate in the bottom of the first inning to face Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams in the 2023 MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport.
Back in 2021, Harper wore Phillie Phanatic cleats on Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park. He's also made the Phillie Phanatic headband iconic during his time in Philadelphia.
And Harper isn't the only Phillies player with a themed bat on Sunday's game.
Victus Sports, a professionally approved wood bat supplier, provided the bats to both the Phillies and Nationals for the Little League Classic.
Some awesome bats from the Little League Classic game tonight
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 20, 2023
(via @VictusSports) pic.twitter.com/APQFfa5xGg
Phillies' second baseman Bryson Stott had a No. 2 pencil bat, while outfielder Brandon Marsh had a Caveman Bathead for the game.
Bryson Stott’s pencil bat 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IAts4pCnu5
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 20, 2023
Brandon Marsh Caveman BatHead for tonight’s Little League Classic🔥#Baseball #classic #philly #marsh pic.twitter.com/vemyp1Idyt
— Victus Sports (@VictusSports) August 20, 2023
Earlier in the day, the Phillies took in the action at Williamsport and watched Media, Pa. fall to Rhode Island in the LLWS elimination bracket.
Harper caught up with the Media team after the game to give advice to the Delco Little Leaguers.
big advice for these Little Leaguers 🫶 pic.twitter.com/dTrpOc46xj
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) August 20, 2023