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Hochman: 'There should be a soundtrack behind him.' How Harrison Bader's enthusiasm and flash infected September

With Harrison Bader, everything is a thing. His hair isn’t just there; it’s a whole look — these curly golden locks that flap under his cap when chasing down a fly. His batting gloves aren’t just for comfort; they’re a fashion statement — a pop of color, the victory blue to go with the white and red. His batting stance isn’t just a precursor; it’s a production — and it even includes a little bat toss, occasionally a prelude to a bat flip, following a Bader tater over the wall.

It’s all part of the aura of our town’s latest sports phenomenon, this fan favorite who's the talk of St.