PHILADELPHIA— For the second straight season, Bryce Harper has been named a finalist for the National League Gold Glove award. The Phillies’ first baseman has played the position for just two and a half seasons after transitioning from the outfield in 2023. Harper learned to play first base in an effort to fill a hole left by the injured Rhys Hoskins that season. It was also a strategic move on his end, moving to a position that demanded less of the veteran physically.