Philadelphia Phillies’ fans had high hopes that star right fielder Bryce Harper would join the franchise ahead of the 2019 season. After several months of negotiation and anticipation, the 26-year-old phenom signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the organization, the largest deal in Major League Baseball history.

That’s not the only history the six-time All-Star has made over the past week.

Did you know @Bharper3407 @Phillies jersey is the #1 selling jersey of all-time in any sport for any player during the first 24 hours of a launch? https://t.co/UDksl7sidu

— Fanatics (@Fanatics) March 3, 2019

Harper broke the all-time record for the best 24 hours of sales for a jersey launch for any player in any sport, according to sports merchandise company Fanatics, which runs the Phillies’ online store. Fanatics says sales of Phillies merchandise was up more than 5,000% compared to the same day last year, 6abc.com reported.

Harper wore No. 34 on his jersey when he played for the Washington Nationals, but because that number was worn by the late Roy Halladay in Philadelphia, he will instead wear No. 3 out of respect to the hall of fame pitcher.

This guy couldn’t wait. He gambled on Bryce keeping his number. He might have the very first Harper jersey in the city, for better or worse. Love the spirit though. #phillysports #phillies #bryceharper #harperwatch pic.twitter.com/3PKgeoTqHn

— Philly Team Store (@PhillyTeamStore) February 28, 2019

Phillies fans, which Bryce Harper jersey are you getting? 🧐 pic.twitter.com/vkrHVWOs42

— SB Nation (@SBNation) March 4, 2019

"I want to be on Broad Street on a frickin' boat or bus or whatever it is and hold a (World Series) trophy over my head," Harper said Saturday after putting on his new No. 3 jersey.

He is expected to make his spring training debut on March 9 against the Blue Jays, per Phillies.com.