It has been over two months since the 2022 MLB season concluded. And still, baseball fans will have to wait at least seven weeks until the 2023 season will kick off. And, since MLB is going through its offseason, baseball players are having their best time off the field. The Yankees slugger garrison Bader is a recent example of the same, who had a memorable time watching an NHL game.
Notably, right from his first start for the Yanks, Bader has already become a fan favorite. And even though the Yankees failed big time in the ALCS against the Astros, how can a Yankees fan forget Bader’s effort in that series? Known for his beer celebration, when Bader made his appearance at the Rangers’ game, MLB fans could not resist cheering the Yankees star.
Harrison Bader had a blast supporting the New York Rangers in an NHL game
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Recently, Bader was spotted at a National Hockey League game between the New York Rangers and the Dallas Stars on Friday. It was about as ideal an off-season day as it could have been for the center fielder. The crowd at the game was in for a treat when Bader was featured on the jumbotron, chugging a pint of beer. The crowd erupted in cheers as Bader finished the pint with a grin on his face.
The moment quickly made its way to social media, specifically Twitter, where people seem to be in a conversation about the player. One fan said, “I freaking love this guy!”
I love this freaking guy
— Dion Taylor (@dionbtaylor89) January 13, 2023
— DJ-NY2 (@RealGarryC) January 13, 2023
How great is it to be be Bader? A New Yorker living every kid’s – heck every adult’s -fantasy: Free tix, the best seats in the house for every NY sports events. And you’re the starting CF for the NYYankees; doesn’t get better.
— linda drogin (@LindaDrogin) January 13, 2023
In addition to his offensive performance in the brief time he spent with the Yankees last season, Bader also stood out for his speed on the field. He was recorded as having the fastest sprint speed among all Yankees players who had 25 or more runs, with a speed of 29.1 feet per second. The fans love him.
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One fan charmed by Bader’s beer-chugging performance said, “Start drawing up the extension papers Cashman”
Start drawing up the extension papers cashman
— ATrain the Yankees Fan (@ATrainNYY) January 13, 2023
Can he play center and left at the same time and just hit twice?
— Jack 🥶 (@BarkleySZN) January 13, 2023
Living large – earned
— David R. Guzman (@drguzman) January 14, 2023
And he’s super cute.
— Highbar (@SquireNJ78) January 14, 2023
Bader was taking some time off when the last season ended to heal from his Plantar fasciitis injury, but according to nj.com, it looks like he is in good shape for Spring training.
Love him! Enjoy your off time!
— Deborah (@shaughnessey7) January 14, 2023
He looks so different I almost didn’t recognize him that’s how long it’s been! That’s not good I need baseball back!!!!!!🥺💙⚾️
— S99Photography💕🧸💕🧸 (@PhotographyS99) January 13, 2023
i love him sm
— Pyro (@notpyraux) January 14, 2023
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Who won the NHL game?
The NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Dallas Stars turned out to be a good one. The Rangers won the game, 2-1. And it seems like the Yankees fans agree that Bader earned his free time at the game after the gritting last season.
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In other news, Bader had committed to play for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Miami in March 2023. What do you think that will be like?