Veteran Harrison Bader enhances the Giants’ outfield defense significantly, boasting eight years of excellent metrics as a center fielder. Despite doubts about his batting, after a career-high 2025 season with a .796 OPS, he made notable adjustments to his stance that improved his contact quality. However, historical trends suggest players rarely improve offensively in their early 30s, raising concerns about potential regression. Nonetheless, Bader’s recent improvements could indicate he is a more capable hitter than previously thought.
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