The Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Harrison Bader

The Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Harrison Bader

Harrison Bader is one of the top outfield free agents this offseason. Coming off arguably the best season of his career, he is projected as the third-best outfield free agent based on 2025 fWAR, tied with Trent Grisham at 3.2 fWAR. Only Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker posted higher fWAR numbers that year.

After signing a one-year, $6.25 million contract with the Minnesota Twins, Bader was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies at the deadline. He finished 2025 with the Phillies, delivering the second-best fWAR of his career and setting personal bests in home runs, RBIs, batting average, on-base percentage, and wRC+. His performance after joining Philadelphia was exceptional, batting .305 with a 129 wRC+ in the final stretch.

Bader’s value extends beyond his hitting. Despite being over 30, his defensive skills remain impressive, primarily in center field but also at all three outfield positions. He ranked seventh among qualified outfielders with +13 defensive runs saved and had +6 outs above average, placing him 13th in that category.

He also logged innings at all three outfield spots.

Teams looking to sign Bader will acquire a strong offensive player coupled with excellent defense, making him a highly sought-after free agent in MLB this winter.

Author's summary: Harrison Bader is a versatile outfielder who excelled both offensively and defensively in 2025, making him a valuable and in-demand free agent this offseason.

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