Athlete of the Month for July 2025

Bio

Harrison Joseph Bader is an American professional baseball. Born in Bronxville, New York, Bader began playing baseball at a young age, developing his skills through school before beginning a college baseball career at the University of Florida. Eventually, Bader was selected in the 2015 MLB draft by the St Louis Cardinals.

After playing through a number of minor league teams, Bader made his MLB debut in 2017. Bade stayed with the team until 2022 as their center fielder, winning a Golden Glove Award in 2021.

Following his final year, Bader was traded to the New York Yankees and stayed with the team until 2023. Since then, Bader has played for the Cincinnati Reds, the New York Mets, and recently the Minnesota Twins.

The Cardinals traded Bader to the Yankees in 2022. The Reds claimed Bader off of waivers in 2023. After becoming a free agent, Bader signed with the Mets in 2024 and the Twins in 2025.

Highlights

Past Picks of the Month

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Oswaldo Cabrera

Coco Gauff

Manny Pacquiao

Harrison Bader

Fernando Cruz

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