The “Last Man In” free agent tournament winner!

And the winner is…Bryce Harper!

Last month, with the free agency period winding down, I looked at the Phillies’ free agent signings from years past to see if they had brought in any impact players later in the offseason. From there, the idea of a user-judged tournament began.

While I had some hope that Ricardo Pinto might make a Cinderella run, Harper was always the odds-on favorite to win. Since signing with the Phillies, Harper has taken on the mantle of franchise player during one of the best periods in franchise history. He’s largely performed at an All-Star level, including an MVP performance in 2021. And he also delivered one of the most iconic moments in franchise history.

Now that we’re in the back half of his contract, we’ll see how the signing holds up. You may not have heard this, but there has been some talk that he is no longer elite! Regardless of how the next few seasons go, I don’t think the Phillies have any regrets in signing him.

Thanks to everyone who voted!