Harrison Bader's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 12, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Harrison Bader. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Harrison Bader, nicknamed "Tots", is an American professional baseball center fielder currently a free agent. He has played in MLB for several teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, and Philadelphia Phillies. Bader is known for his defensive skills in center field and his contributions as a hitter.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1987: Highest Zone Rating since 1987

In 2019, Harrison Bader had a .956 zone rating, which was the highest by a Cardinals outfielder since the category was first tracked in 1987.

2000: First Cardinals Center Fielder Gold Glove since 2000

In 2021, Harrison Bader won the Gold Glove Award in center field, marking the first time a Cardinals center fielder had won the award since Jim Edmonds in 2000.

2003: Most Double Plays since Edmonds

In 2019, Harrison Bader led National League outfielders with four double plays, the most by a Cardinals outfielder since Jim Edmonds had five in 2003.

2009: Most hits by a Cardinal since Colby Rasmus

In 2018, Harrison Bader recorded 100 hits which was the most since Colby Rasmus in 2009.

2012: All-Region Honors

In 2012, as a senior at Horace Mann School, Harrison Bader was named first-team all-region, first-team all-state, first-team all-city, and to the Rawlings Northeast All-Region First Team after batting .500 with a .783 slugging percentage.

2014: Most Stolen Bases Since Wong

In 2018, Harrison Bader's 15 stolen bases as a rookie were the most by a Cardinal since Kolten Wong in 2014.

2015: College World Series All-Tournament Team

In 2015, Harrison Bader was named to the All-Tournament Team in the 2015 College World Series after batting .348 in five games, also named a second-team All-American by Perfect Game, and a third-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

April 2016: Hit Streak

In April 2016, while playing with the Springfield Cardinals, Harrison Bader had a hit streak that fell one game short of tying the Springfield club record.

2017: Cardinals Minor League Player of the Year

In 2017, Harrison Bader was named the Cardinals' Minor League Player of the Year after playing for Memphis, batting .283/.347/.469 with 74 runs, 20 home runs, 55 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases.

2018: Finished Rookie Campaign

In 2018, Harrison Bader finished his rookie campaign with a .264/.334/.422 batting average, 12 home runs, 37 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases, ranking high in stolen base percentage and defensive metrics.

2018: Named to All-Star Rookie Teams

In 2018, Harrison Bader was named to the Baseball America and Topps All-Star Rookie Teams, finishing 6th in the voting for NL Rookie of the Year.

2019: Best Defensive Outfielder

In 2019, Harrison Bader was named the "Best Defensive Outfielder" in the National League in Baseball America's Best Tools survey and was also a finalist for a Rawlings Gold Glove.

October 2021: MLB Article

In October 2021, Will Leitch wrote for MLB highlighting Harrison Bader's exceptional defensive skills, base-running abilities, and overall excitement as a player.