Bryce Harper's Introductory Press Conference

By Eric Jacinto

Earlier this afternoon, the Philadelphia Phillies officially introduced Bryce Harper to the Philadelphia Phillies fans. The Presser took place at Spectrum Stadium in Clearwater, Florida. 

Harper said he didn't want to take the number 34 because Roy Holladay should be the last Phillie to wear that number and he didn't pick 7 out of respect to Maikel Franco who currently wears that number. He also talked about why he choice to wear the number 3, he said his father and brother wore that number when they played.

“Of course I wore 34, but I thought Roy Halladay should be the last one to wear it.”

Bryce Harper discusses his decision to wear No. 3 in his introductory press conference with the Phillies: https://t.co/CgWg6YikAe pic.twitter.com/BS2lPzjBSo

— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) March 2, 2019

Genuine is the word I’d use to describe Bryce Harper’s press conference. No shortage of things he said to make Phillies fans fall in love, from his evaluation of the franchise to hinting at Trout to describing the parade he wants to experience. Pretty cool time for this city.

— Corey Seidman (@CSeidmanNBCS) March 2, 2019

John Middleton (Left, Owner), Bryce Harper (Middle) and Matt Klentak (Right, General Manager)