Is Harrison Bader married? All about Phillies player who met fan following viral ball snatch incident

Harrison Bader, the Philadelphia Phillies center fielder who is not married, recently met with a fan after a ball snatching incident that went viral during a game against the Miami Marlins. Fans ran after the ball, which was a home run by Bader into the stands. Drew Feltwell, a Phillies fan, was able to get it and gave it to his son, Lincoln. Which was later handed to a woman who was yelling at Feltwell.

The ball, which was sent into the left field seats in the fourth inning, was retrieved by Feltwell, who gave it to his son, Lincoln. What seemed to be a touching father-son exchange became heated real quick when another Phillies fan came up and demanded the ball. Feltwell handed over the ball to her after she shouted at him. To avoid all of this, Feltwell gave the ball away.

Feltwell told NBC10 that he merely handed the ball away to defuse the tension in front of his kid, saying:

“I felt like super dad putting that ball in his glove and giving him a hug.”

The Phillies organization stepped in to make sure Lincoln's night ended well after the game. The outfielder gave Lincoln an autographed bat and posed for pictures with the family after staff encouraged them to visit him outside the clubhouse. Lincoln received a goodie bag as a contribution from the Marlins team.

Fans praised Bader's gesture, and Feltwell called the center fielder "a class act."

He added:

“I wish I had the ball for my son to put in his room next to the bat, but if I had the ball, I probably wouldn’t have gotten the bat, so it worked out fine.”

Who is Harrison Bader? More about his personal life and upbringing

Born in Bronxville, New York, on June 3, 1994, Harrison Joseph Bader is a professional baseball center fielder who is curretly playing for the Philadelphia Phillies. Before joining the Philadelphia Phillies in 2025, Bader, who is known for his speed, defense, and hustle, played for the Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, and St. Louis Cardinals and Memphis Redbirds.

In 2021, Bader won a Gold Glove Award, solidifying his status as one of MLB's best defenders. Since then, he has adjusted to a variety of outfield positions; most recently, he moved to left field during his time at the Twins to make room for Byron Buxton.

Bader's skill was recognized early on during his time with the St. Louis Cardinals. By the time he was playing for the New York Yankees, he was known for making clutch plays and home runs, and while playing for the Minnesota Twins, he moved to left field and earned multiple awards.

As seen by his conversation with Lincoln following the game that went viral, Harrison Bader is respected off the field for his professionalism and friendly nature.

Harrison Bader grew up in a close-knit household. His mother, Janice Bader, a former youth basketball player and marketing executive for Sports Illustrated, and father, Louis Bader, a retired tax lawyer, had a significant role in fostering his athletic aspirations. According to interviews, Louis remembers teaching Harrison discipline and resiliency that influenced his career by throwing baseballs at him in neighborhood parks.

Throughout Harrison Bader's journey, his sister Sasha has also been there for him, and the family frequently goes to games together.

Harrison Bader is not married as of 2025. The center fielder has kept his personal life private and rarely shares about his relationships publicly.

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