Bryce Harper Didn't Hesitate When Naming His Dream MLB Teammate
Bryce Harper made his big league debut back in 2012 as one of the most hyped up MLB prospects in history. Whether it's been with the Washington Nationals or Philadelphia Phillies, he has not disappointed.
Now into his 15th season, Harper has earned his ninth All-Star nod, while also having two NL MVPs and four Silver Slugger awards on his resume. Throughout his career, he's also had the opportunity to play with some talented teammates.
That includes big names such as Juan Soto, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Max Scherzer, Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola and J.T. Realmuto, to name a few.
However, there are a handful of other players he'd like to team up with. When speaking to reporters on Monday, Harper was asked to choose one player in MLB history he'd like to play with. It didn't take him much time to choose New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge.
"I'd like to play with Aaron Judge," Harper said. "I know that's not in history, but I was able to play with him in the WBC, and it was just a lot of fun. We had a blast, but yeah, I would say Aaron Judge as of right now."
Bryce Harper names Aaron Judge as the player he'd most want to play with in MLB history pic.twitter.com/OP0FfUHTSr
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Even though Harper and Judge were unsuccessful in bringing Team USA a title in the World Baseball Classic, it's clear that the time they spent together left a strong impact.
There's also no doubt that a lineup featuring the two would be a scary sight for anyone on the mound. Since debuting in 2016, Judge was named the AL MVP three times, made eight All-Star Games and won five Silver Slugger Awards.
While the chances that the two ever land on the same MLB team are unlikely, Harper made it clear that Judge is at the top of his wish list.
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This story was originally published July 13, 2026 at 1:31 PM.