Bryce Harper’s first hit with the Phillies was a mammoth home run

The Phillies’ $330 million dollar man Bryce Harper went hitless on Opening Day, but he opened his account in Philadelphia in a big way on Saturday. After starting the game 0-for-2 with a walk, Harper launched a 465-foot shot off Braves pitcher Jesse Biddle in the bottom of the seventh.

Philadelphia, we have lift off!

HARPER SENDS ONE INTO ORBIT! pic.twitter.com/XMagJ8rFft

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) March 30, 2019

Bryce Harper's first #Phillies HR:
113.7 mph, 465 feet. Wow. pic.twitter.com/KAhC52StSu

— David Adler (@_dadler) March 30, 2019

Exit velocity on Harper’s first hit and HR with the Phillies: 113.7 mph.

He only had *ONE* batted ball with an exit velocity of 113.7 mph or greater during the entire 2018 season.

— Devan Fink (@DevanFink) March 30, 2019