Bryce Harper showed up to Spring training with some new ink — a tattoo of the Phillie Phanatic decorating his right arm.

The two-time National League MVP and eight-time All-Star has regularly yukked it up with the Phanatic since signing with the Phillies in 2019. Harper sported cleats and a headband featuring the large, furry, green bird-type creature and wielded a Phanatic-themed bat while facing the New York Mets in London last summer.

Bryce Harper really does want to be a Phillie for life. He pulled up his right sleeve on Monday morning at BayCare Ballpark to reveal the permanence of his desire. This offseason, Harper got a fine-li

Bryce Harper’s love for the Phillie Phanatic runs skin deep ... Harper worked with Utah-based tattoo artist Hannah Matthews on the fine-line design. Matthews featured her session with Harper ...

Bryce Harper's love for the Phillie Phanatic runs skin deep ... Harper worked with Utah-based tattoo artist Hannah Matthews on the fine-line design. Matthews featured her session with Harper ...

Bryce Harper's love for the Phillie Phanatic runs skin deep ... Harper worked with Utah-based tattoo artist Hannah Matthews on the fine-line design. Matthews featured her session with Harper ...

Bryce Harper's love for the Phillie Phanatic runs skin deep ... Harper worked with Utah-based tattoo artist Hannah Matthews on the fine-line design. Matthews featured her session with Harper ...