Philadelphia Phillies fan favorite Harrison Bader signs with rival team

Ryan Rothstein

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Harrison Bader is officially no longer a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.

The term “clubhouse guy” in baseball gets thrown around way too often. Too many players get deemed an important “clubhouse guy” when in reality, they were good people but not THE Clubhouse guy. Bader was that guy for the Phillies. 

Harrison Bader signs with San Francisco Giants 

Harrison Bader signed a two year contract reportedly worth a total of $20.5 million dollars with the San Francisco Giants, which is a bummer for Phillies fans. Bader arrived in Philadelphia after being traded to Philly from the Minnesota Twins on July 31st, 2025. He was an instant shot of adrenaline to the Phillies' jugular.

Besides becoming an instant fan favorite, Bader in just 50 total games for the Phillies produced. 

In 50 games as a Phillie:

  • Batting Average:.305
  • On-Base Percentage (OBP):.361
  • Slugging Percentage (SLG):.463
  • OPS:.824
  • Home Runs: 5
  • RBIs: 16 

Bader provided speed around the bases, a glove in the outfield that was desperately needed, and a gritty/toughness to the team. That gritty, tough “run through a wall for you” mentality that Bader brought to the team is something that cant be easily replaced.

He had a swagger and an “IT” factor to him. He's just a guy that every championship team needs to have on the roster.

A manager could place Bader at any spot in the lineup, at the top or the bottom starting in it or coming off the bench for an important pinch hitting at bat late in a game. It just flat out does not matter, he always seemed to find a way to make an impact in Philly and stay ready for his team. 

Bader was injured in Game 1 of the NLDS, which pretty much completely sidelined him for the Phillies postseason. Bader recorded only 2 at bats in the playoffs and was not able to get the opportunity to make a true impact playing in the playoffs. Now, his days in Philadelphia are over. 

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