Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast How Harrison Bader addition impacts Jung Hoo Lee, Drew Gilbert
Jan 29, 2026
Duane Kuiper, veteran broadcaster and former MLB infielder, offers quick impressions and locker-room anecdotes. Conversations center on Harrison Bader’s defensive fit and how that reshapes Jung Hoo Lee and Drew Gilbert’s outfield roles. They also dig into roster crunches for younger outfielders, bullpen priorities, and what Bader brings to clubhouse culture.
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Bader Solves Center Field Problem
- Harrison Bader fills a glaring defensive center field need and likely moves Jung Hoo Lee to right field.
- That positional shift immediately improves overall outfield defense and roster flexibility.
Veteran Defense With Sustainable Tools
- Bader is a strong defensive veteran whose sprint speed and metrics still hold up entering his 30s.
- His presence could lift a previously poor Giants outfield to at least league-average defense.
Expect Defense Over Offense
- Offense is not Bader's primary value; 2024 was his best year but prior seasons were below average.
- Expect him to hit lower in the lineup and contribute more with defense and baserunning than slugging.