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Why Kyle Schwarber Thinks Harrison Bader Is "A Spark Plug" For The Phillies Lineup
"He hasn't really changed his approach," Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. "He's very aggressive, but he has taken a few walks. He's hot."
September 14, 2024
Harrison Bader didn't need to explain much as to why he enjoys batting leadoff. All one has to do is look at the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup card every day.
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"Hitting in front of Kyle Schwarber," Bader said with a big smile on his face.
Of course, there's more to batting leadoff than hitting in front of Schwarber, even as Bader has thrived with a player who has hit 52 home runs this season right behind him. Bader has hit .339 in the 14 games he's hit first, having a .393 OBP with two home runs, 5 RBIs and a .911 OPS. Bader has been the first batter of the game in 12 games, hitting .400 with a .500 OBP.
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