Bryce Harper’s cleats and card collection: Inside his growing hobby on 20 Jul 2026

Bryce Harper has quietly built a small but sentimental card collection, highlighted by a one-of-one Topps Dynasty card featuring wood from his 2018 Home Run Derby bat.

What’s in Bryce Harper’s collection right now?

Harper’s collection remains modest, but it holds deep personal meaning. The centerpiece is a one-of-one Topps Dynasty card that includes a piece of the bat he used in the 2018 Home Run Derby at Nationals Park. Harper won the Derby with his father pitching to him during the event. “That was something that really hit home for me,” Harper said. “Something I really wanted. One of one.”

The only other card in his collection is a recent acquisition arranged with help from former teammate Matt Strahm, a noted card collector who put out a call last August seeking rare Bryce Harper cards to trade. Strahm aimed to help Harper start his own collection, and the effort has produced a pair of keepsakes so far.

Why jerseys and cleats matter to Harper

Harper’s collecting isn’t limited to cards. He keeps a close eye on jerseys from other stars, especially those of long-time elite performers. “I just got Justin Verlander a couple days ago,” he said after a recent trip to Detroit. “You got to kind of have the upper-echelon career. I just want the guys who are at the top of the game, who have been on top of their game for a long time.”

Then there are his signature cleats. Under Armour has released 11 distinct Harper cleat designs, more than any other baseball player’s signature line except Ken Griffey Jr.’s eight. Harper and the brand debuted the Harper 11 in the “All Lines Lead Home” colorway, inspired by Philadelphia’s SEPTA transit system.

The Harper 11 cleats and Cooperstown recognition

The SEPTA-inspired pair Harper wore during the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia was donated to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on 15 July 2026. The cleats now reside in the Hall’s collection alongside other historic artifacts from the Midsummer Classic.

Harper stays hands-on in the design process, chasing fresh looks for each release. “I always want to do something different,” he said. “I want to see what the kids are wearing and kind of what they like, then I’ll go from there.” He aims to balance trend awareness with his own creative vision, ensuring the cleats appeal to young fans who buy them.

What’s next for Bryce Harper’s collecting?

Harper isn’t a die-hard card collector like Mike Trout, but he’s open to adding more. “I’m not really the biggest card person,” he admitted. “We’ll see. I know Trout and all those guys are into it a lot. I talk to Mike about it a lot, so we’ll see.”

For now, the focus stays on growing his cleat wall and rounding out his jersey collection. With Under Armour continuing to roll out new Harper 11 designs, fans can expect more signature footwear to hit shelves-and maybe more Cooperstown-bound pairs down the line.