MLB

Bryce Harper

MLB outfielder and first baseman, two-time NL MVP (Nationals, Phillies)

All evidence

2 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 2020

   • Deadlift505 lb

     Max or PR2020 season delay (COVID-19), age 27, Philadelphia Phillies

     “even setting a personal record deadlift at 505 pounds”

     Bryce Harper sets personal workout record during quarantine (NBC Sports Philadelphia, 2020-05-06)News report2020-05medium confidence

     Article published 6 May 2020. Same load as his January 2017 video.

2. 2017

   • Deadlift505 lb

     Working setOffseason, age 24, Washington Nationals

     “the Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper showcased himself hoisting 505 pounds”

     Watch Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper deadlift 505 pounds (Fox News, 2017-01-06)News report2017-01-06medium confidence

     From Harper's own Instagram video (caption: 'Back is rounded a bit, but at #505 I'll take it!'). Reps not stated. BarBend called it a trap bar deadlift; Fox and MLB.com say deadlift.