Harrison Bader, Minnesota Twins

Twins plan to give Harrison Bader, a Gold Glove winner in center field, work in left
He doesn’t exactly need to ask directions to find the place. But Harrison Bader hasn’t done more than jog through left field since before Rocco Baldelli became Twins manager. Baldelli wants Bader to reacquaint himself with it.
Twins notes: Harrison Bader ‘looking forward’ to playing left field
Plus an injury update on top prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez, and Royce Lewis clarifies a viral comment about slumps.
Harrison Bader’s Main Role with Minnesota Twins Revealed
Moving Harrison Bader to left gives the Twins a more consistent glove in the outfield, and gets one of the best defenders in the MLB on the field. Since debuting eight years ago, Bader’s 76 Outs Above Average are more than every active outfielder, and his 50 DRS is more than only four. One of those four happens to be Buxton.
Twins To Give Harrison Bader “Significant” Playing Time In Left Field
The Minnesota Twins are planning to give Harrison Bader regular playing time in left field this season. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Is Harrison Bader Precisely the Wrong Player for the Twins Right Now?
Alternatives to Bader There were other free agents with more offense-focused skill sets from the right side of the plate whom the Twins could have targeted. Austin Hays, Ramón Laureano, and Randal Grichuk signed for less than Bader and are true lefty mashers. But the Twins opted to go with the defensive profile, despite almost no offensive upside.
New Twins outfielder Harrison Bader open to moving around outfield
FORT MYERS, Fla. — From the moment he made his highly-anticipated debut, Byron Buxton has been cementing himself as a fan favorite around Twins Territory. It’s no surprise; he’s a dynamic athlete with the ability to make highlight reel catches at any moment, dazzle with speed and flash the power.
Outfielder Harrison Bader could earn $7.75 million if he plays regularly with Twins
Harrison Bader’s earnings with the Minnesota Twins could increase by $1.5 million to $7.75 million if the former Gold Glove center fielder plays regularly this season
Harrison Bader To See Plenty Of Time In Left Field
The Athletic's Dan Hayes writes that Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader, who is primarily a center fielder and won a Gold Glove at the position in 2021, will see a significant amount of playing time in left field in 2025 in his first year in Minnesota.
Twins' Harrison Bader: Will see significant run in LF
Bader's best asset is his defense in center field, which is where each of his last 651 appearances have come. However, as long as he's healthy, Byron Buxton is slated to handle the bulk of the playing time in center field. Trevor Larnach is projected to start in left field against right-handers, but he could yield to Bader regularly versus lefties.
Twins to give Harrison Bader 'significant' playing time in left field
Harrison Bader has covered all three outfield positions in his career, but the vast majority of his playing time has come in center field. That shouldn’t come as any surprise. Bader’s bat is ...
Harrison Bader is embracing being the new guy in the Twins locker room
Bader does bring a solid bat that should certainly help the Twins offensively. And he’s willing to play wherever the team ...
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What Harrison Bader Means to Matt Wallner: Anti-Platooners, Rejoice!
If you’re among the crowd who prefers that the Twins let their young lefty hitters see lefty pitching, one Rocco Baldelli ...
Twins hitters get fired up as they practice challenging ball and strike calls
Harrison Bader watched a called third strike during a live batting practice session at Hammond Stadium on Thursday, and the ...