Young Phillies fan forced to give up Harrison Bader home run ball to irate fan gets meet and greet, signed bat

A young Philadelphia Phillies fan got the chance to meet center fielder Harrison Bader after Friday night’s win over the Miami Marlins – a consolation for having to give up Bader’s home run ball following a heated dispute with a woman in the stands.

The incident, which went viral on social media, happened in the fourth inning when Bader hit a solo home run into the left-field stands. Fans scrambled for the ball, including the young boy’s father, who walked away victorious. ---More...

“This lady needs to get it under control….Ugh! …That’s weird behavior.” @Marlins announcers commenting on @phillies fan arguing for Harrison Bader Home Run ball dad got & gave to his son. Woman frightened dad after. And dad took ball from kid’s glove & gave it to her. 1/ pic.twitter.com/LHxER0s7h5

— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29)September 6, 2025