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Harrison Bader Launches 408-Foot Homer, Dents Food Truck

2/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Harrison Bader, Giants center fielder, hit a 408-foot spring-training home run against the Milwaukee Brewers with an exit velocity of 113.6 mph and dented a food truck.
In the fourth inning, Bader apologized to Monica Godfrey and signed the dent with a 'Sorry' note.
The homer was Bader's first with the Giants after signing a two-year, $20 million contract.
The Giants plan to deploy Bader as their starting center fielder.

History

Historical Context

Major League Baseball's (MLB) financial landscape transformed significantly after the 1994 strike, which highlighted player salary disparities and led to the introduction of the luxury tax in 1997. The 2014 Collective Bargaining Agreement further enhanced player salaries, raising the average to about $4.2 million annually. This evolution reflects ongoing competition among teams, as seen in Harrison Bader's recent $20 million contract with the Giants.

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Story summary

Harrison Bader, Giants center fielder, hit a 408-foot spring-training home run against the Milwaukee Brewers with an exit velocity of 113.6 mph and dented a food truck.
In the fourth inning, Bader apologized to Monica Godfrey and signed the dent with a 'Sorry' note.
The homer was Bader's first with the Giants after signing a two-year, $20 million contract.
The Giants plan to deploy Bader as their starting center fielder.

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