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Bryce Harper Uses Blue Bat for In-Game Gender Reveal of Fourth Child

The Phillies star confirmed his upcoming baby is a boy during his first plate appearance, with teammate Trea Turner playing a key role in the creative announcement.

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had the gender of his fourth child revealed in the form of a blue baseball bat on Monday.
Harper used his blue bat in the Phillies' lost to the Giants.
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Overview

  • Bryce Harper revealed his fourth child’s gender during Monday night’s Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park using a custom blue bat.
  • Teammate Trea Turner assisted in the reveal, teasing Harper with a pink bat before handing him the blue one to signify the baby is a boy.
  • The bats, custom-made by Victus Sports, were delivered in both pink and blue to prepare for the reveal.
  • Harper struck out during his first at-bat with the blue bat but switched back to his regular bat for the rest of the game, finishing 1-for-5.
  • The reveal highlighted a growing trend of athletes blending personal milestones with live sporting events to create memorable moments.