Mets ‘star’ outfielder Harrison Bader wears Star of David on his belt in support of Israeli roots
Harrison Bader wears his heart on his belt.
The Bronxville-born Mets outfielder got lots of love this week for his game-winning hit against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday — and for his sartorial support of Israel via a white Star of David on his waistband.
“Harrison Bader clears the bases with a game winning double for Mets tonight . . . but that isn’t the story . . . look closely at his belt,” posted Nachi Gordon, head of the organization Meaningful Minute, on X.
“Thank you Harrison!” gushed former Knesset member Dov Lipman, adding, “and I guess I have no choice . . . Let’s go Mets!”
“Time to buy a Bader jersey,” posted Nick Conboy@NickCMets05.
Bader, 29, even drew cheers from the Bronx.
“It’s a shame he’s no longer on the Yankees. This makes me feel extra proud!” wrote Sam Suney on the X thread.
post to X regarding Bader’s show of support, adding, “and I guess I have
no choice . . . Let’s go Mets!” wikipedia / Yesh Atid political party
Bader, whose dad Louis is Jewish, also sports a necklace he wears for the hostages in Gaza.
The chain was given to him during spring training by a Jewish fan who said, “We are wearing this until all the hostages are home,” Gordon posted.
Bader, who attended Horace Mann High School in The Bronx, signed a one-year $10.5 million deal with the Mets in January.
He was originally slated to play for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, but dropped out, citing a desire to remain healthy after an injury-plagued 2022 season.
