Mattingly Reveals Why Harper Is So Dangerous at Plate

Mattingly Reveals Why Harper Is So Dangerous at Plate

Philadelphia — As the Philadelphia Phillies continue their push toward the postseason, interim manager Don Mattingly has highlighted one of the most important reasons behind the club’s recent offensive success: Bryce Harper’s disciplined and intelligent approach at the plate. With the 2026 regular season entering its final weeks, Philadelphia is attempting to secure a playoff spot and build enough momentum for another deep postseason run. Mattin…

Bryce Harper’s extreme approach change is helping him get on base at a ridiculous rate of late

Bryce Harper has been getting on base a ton. (Logan Gehman/Phillies Nation) In going 1-for-3 with a walk in Wednesday’s 4-1 Phillies win against the Marlins, Bryce Harper continued one of the most patient months of his career. The two-time NL MVP’s August on-base percentage is .518 – on pace to be the highest single-month OBP of his career — while his walk rate is 30.1 percent. Harper has not been swinging the bat as much since the calendar flip…