Bryce Harper Named Gold Glove Finalist at First Base for Second Consecutive Year

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper, 32, has been named a Gold Glove finalist at first base for the second consecutive year in 2025. Harper transitioned to first base in July 2023 after Tommy John surgery, a temporary fix that became a long-term move, making him the full-time starter in 2024. He ranked in the 93rd percentile in Outs Above Average (OAA) in 2024 and 73rd percentile in 2025, demonstrating his exceptional adaptation to a new position after spending 8.5 years in the outfield. Harper is competing against Matt Olson and Spencer Steer for the award. If he wins, he would be the first Phillies first baseman since Bill White in 1966 to earn the honor. Gold Glove winners will be announced on Sunday, November 2nd, on ESPN.