"The Giants will be Bader's seventh team since making his big league debut in 2017. He spent the first six seasons as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals before splitting time with the New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Mets. In 2025, Bader signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins and the outfielder was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies at the deadline for two prospects."
"Last season, Bader posted a .277/.347/.449 slash line between both clubs, amassing a .796 OPS with 24 doubles and a career single-season high of 17 home runs and 54 RBIs. Following the move to the NL East, Bader posted a .305/.361/.463 line down the stretch, and finished the campaign with a 3.9 bWAR - the second highest mark of his career (4.1 bWAR in 2021). Bader also collected one hit in the Phillies' NLDS series against the Dodgers last season."
"The one-time Gold Glove winner has spent the majority of his career in centre field and owns a 67 DRS across nine seasons. He posted a +7 Outs Above Average in 2025, ranking in the 92nd percentile, and his 89.4 mph arm strength ranked in the 84th percentile, as well."
Harrison Bader agreed to a two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants worth $20.5 million, with incentives that could push the total to $21 million. Bader has played for six previous teams since his 2017 debut, including the Cardinals, Yankees, Reds, Mets, Twins, and Phillies after a 2025 deadline trade. He hit .277/.347/.449 with a .796 OPS in 2025, recording 17 home runs, 54 RBIs, and a 3.9 bWAR. Bader is a former Gold Glove winner who primarily plays center field, with 67 DRS over nine seasons, +7 Outs Above Average in 2025, and an 89.4 mph arm. Either Bader or Jung Hoo Lee will move to a corner outfield spot in 2026 as right field is available following Mike Yastrzemski's departure.
Read at BlueJaysNation
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]