The Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Harrison Bader

Harrison Bader is among the premier outfield free agents this offseason. After arguably the best season of his career, he is projected as the third-best outfield free agent by 2025 fWAR, tied with Trent Grisham at 3.2 fWAR. Only Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker finished with higher fWAR totals.

Bader recently signed a one-year, $6.25 million deal with the Minnesota Twins and concluded the year with the Philadelphia Phillies following a trade at the deadline. His 2025 season saw career highs in several offensive categories, including home runs, RBIs, batting average, on-base percentage, and wRC+.

His performance improved significantly after joining the Phillies, where he hit .305 with a 129 wRC+ during the latter part of the season.

Defensive Excellence

Bader’s defensive skills remain a strong suit despite being over 30 years old. He played all three outfield positions and demonstrated excellent range in center field. In 2025, he ranked seventh among qualified outfielders with +13 defensive runs saved and also placed 13th with +6 outs above average.

"Whoever signs Bader is going to get a solid bat as well as an excellent defender, making him a desirable target for organizations across MLB this winter."

Summary

Harrison Bader’s combination of improved offense and strong defense positions him as a highly sought-after free agent in the 2025 MLB offseason.

Author's note: Bader’s 2025 season cemented his value with notable all-around contributions, especially after his midseason trade to the Phillies.

Just Baseball — 2025-11-11