Bryce Harper’s new tattoo shows the Phillie Phanatic riding an ATV on the outside of his right forearm, just above the wrist. He got it during the offseason.
The Phillie Phanatic ATV tattoo
The fine-line drawing shows the mascot on a small four-wheeler, with the Phanatic’s feathered outline and wide grin. MLB described it as fine-line work. The reveal photo shows fresh ink, with some redness around the lines, so it’s too early to judge how the healed tattoo will look.
A Phillies connection
The Phanatic is the Phillies’ green mascot. Harper told MLB that he liked the character before joining the team in 2019, and that both the mascot and Philadelphia mean a lot to him. This tattoo depicts the Phanatic itself, not just the team name.
Harper said he had wanted the tattoo for a while and pictured the Phanatic riding around on its ATV. MLB didn’t connect the design to a particular game or career milestone.
What the public reveal shows
MLB published the reveal during spring training, showing Harper with the fresh tattoo. The coverage identifies Utah-based tattoo artist Hannah Matthews. Harper said he found her while looking for a fine-line specialist; she came to his home for the appointment, where his family was around.
Harper’s on-field context
MLB noted that the tattoo may show between Harper’s often-taped wrist and his arm sleeve. Harper said he pictured the Phanatic driving off his arm toward his swing and the outfield wall; the image isn’t tied to a particular play.
A character with local personality
A team name or logo would be a broad Phillies tribute. Harper chose one particular character, drawn in a small scene on an ATV. The mascot’s silhouette keeps it recognizable; the vehicle gives this version its own joke.
If you’re planning a character tattoo, choose a figure or running joke that means something to you. A tattooer can simplify small features to suit the size and shape of the spot.
What is confirmed, and what is not
MLB’s report confirms a fine-line Phillie Phanatic riding an ATV on Harper’s right forearm, his reason for choosing the image, and Hannah Matthews as the artist. The report and photos don’t establish the appointment’s exact date, the tattoo’s healed appearance, or whether Harper plans to build around it. They also don’t suggest a deeper meaning beyond his affection for the Phanatic and Philadelphia.
A final look at the Phillies setting
The photo below is an older game image, included for Phillies context; it doesn’t show the later tattoo. The video features the Phanatic tattoo reveal.
