April 1 (UPI) — Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper announced on Instagram on Monday that he is becoming a father to a baby boy.
“Philly raised little man will be! #BabyHarper,” Harper wrote for the caption on two photos on the social media platform. Harper’s first photo was a shot of himself standing with wife Kayla Harper with the Ben Franklin Bridge in the background.
The couple held a denim jacket reading “Baby Harper” with the No. 3 written on the back. The second photo Harper posted included a sonogram of the new addition.
The Harpers married in 2016 at the San Diego Mormon Temple.
View this post on Instagram Philly raised little man will be! #BabyHarper A post shared by Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) on Apr 1, 2019 at 9:41am PDT
The Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles congratulated Harper in the comment section, as did several MLB stars and celebrities, including: San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer, Washington Nationals slugger Matt Adams and country music star Jake Owen.
Harper, 26, signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies in March. The six-time All-Star and former National League MVP is hitting .333 with two home runs and two RBIs through three games with his new team.