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Will Bryce Harper break these franchise records by the end of his Phillies contract?

By Gabrielle Starr

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 29: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on August 29, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 29: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on August 29, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies gets a pre-game hug from former Phillies player Jimmy Rollins #11 (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

Phillies hits leader: Jimmy Rollins (2,306)

When you think about Jimmy Rollins in the context of Mike Schmit, it’s strengthens the former’s Hall of Fame case, but that’s a conversation for another day.

Schmidt was on top with 2,234 hits when Rollins overtook him, and what’s more impressive is that Rollins was only here for 15 seasons, so he was quite efficient in his takeover.

Bad news again for Harper, as he’d need 195.6 hits per season to overtake Rollins. Several players have had 200+ hit seasons, like Seattle Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki, who had an astounding 262 hits in 2004. However, most of the high-hit seasons came in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Phillies doubles leader: Jimmy Rollins (479)

This is a record Harper could realistically break. He’s already doubled 87 times in his first three years with the Phillies, a number made all the more impressive by how short the 2020 season was. Last season, he tied for the MLB lead with a career-high 42 doubles.

If Harper doubles 39.3 times per year for the remainder of his contract, he’ll be the new doubles leader.

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