Bryce Harper prom proposal, explained: How Phillies slugger helped New Jersey high school student with surprise

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Bryce Harper prom proposal, explained: How Phillies slugger helped New Jersey high school student with surprise image

Now that Bryce Harper is primarily playing first base, he has a career-high 37 assists so far in the 2024 season.

The Phillies star picked up an assist off the field Monday. Harper went viral on social media for helping a local New Jersey kid ask a girl to prom.

Jake Portello, a senior at Haddonfield (N.J.) Memorial High School, explained to FOX29 how the situation came to be. The Sporting News breaks it down below.

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Bryce Harper prom proposal, explained

All Portello had to do was knock on Harper's door and ask for his help, the high schooler told FOX29.

Harper, 31, originally wanted to exchange information and plan out the prom proposal. But then the Phillies slugger decided it would be best to help off the cuff.

"Why don't we do this right now?" Harper said, per Portello's account.

The video of the promposal went viral on social media. The verdict? Portello's date said yes, of course. How could you say no with a future Hall of Famer standing on your doorstep?

Hilariously enough, the girl actually hugs Harper before hugging her future prom date. Her father also came out to shake the Philadelphia superstar's hand.

Bryce Harper family

Perhaps Harper was more inclined to assist in this situation because he married his own high school sweetheart, Kayla. Harper and his wife have been married since 2016 and have three children together.

Bryce Harper stats

The Phillies are off to a red-hot start in the 2024 MLB season, owning an MLB-best 34-14 record.

Harper has played a role in that success, hitting .273 with 28 runs, 10 home runs, 35 RBI and three stolen bases. He has permanently shifted to first base after playing outfield for the first 11 seasons of his career.

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.