Minnesota Twins center fielder Harrison Bader. Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Watch: Twins CF Harrison Bader makes crazy diving catch

By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Jun 1, 2025 6:08 PM ET

Harrison Bader is widely recognized as one of the best defensive center fielders in baseball, and the Minnesota Twins veteran reminded everyone of why on Sunday.

Bader made an incredible diving catch during the bottom of the sixth inning of the Twins' game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford lifted a shallow fly ball to center that looked like it was going to drop for a base hit, but Bader got an excellent jump.

Bader dove and somehow kept the ball from hitting the turf.

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The catch preserved a 0-0 tie in what was the rubber game of the weekend series between Minnesota and Seattle.

Bader won a Gold Glove in 2021 by making plays like that. There are times when he makes them look routine, but that does not make them any less impressive.

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