Baseball fans were left in disbelief after witnessing the peculiar way Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper applies his toothpaste. The 33-year-old slugger, currently in San Diego for a three-game series against the Padres, shared a glimpse of his oral hygiene routine on TikTok.
Harper's Unconventional Method
In the video, Harper is seen pushing the toothpaste up from the bottom of the tube before placing the open end directly into his mouth and squeezing out a dollop. He also demonstrated the use of a tongue scraper, which he described as 'the grossest thing ever' but admitted he loves it and recommended others to try it.
Social Media Reacts
The clip quickly went viral, with fans expressing shock and confusion. One user on X wrote, 'Bryce Harper with the most abominable toothpaste application I've ever seen.' Another commented, 'This is insane omg I've never seen anyone do this in my life.' A Phillies fan remarked, 'As an avid Bryce Harper defender, I've got absolutely nothing for this one. I'd prefer it be scrubbed from the internet actually.' Philly sports writer Sean Barnard added, 'Bryce Harper's brain needs to be studied man. Whatever you are picturing before watching the video, it's worse. Had no idea this was even an option people did.'
On-Field Performance
Despite the viral moment, Harper has been instrumental in the Phillies' turnaround after a slow start to the season. He currently boasts a .274 batting average, 52 hits, 12 home runs, and 32 RBI, all second-best on the team.
