The Yankees are still learning exactly what they have in Harrison Bader. They found out the Bronxvile native’s beer-chugging game is strong as the team celebrated their AL East championship.
YES cameras captured the 28-year-old Bader chugging three beers at once — as if he were WWE legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin — in the Yankees’ clubhouse after they defeated the Blue Jays 5-2 at Rogers Centre on Tuesday night.
Backup outfielder Tim Locastro upped the difficulty later by adding in a fourth beer.
The Gold Glover Bader, because of an injury, has played just seven games for the Yankees since being acquired from the Cardinals in a much-debated trade for pitcher Jordan Montgomery. He has hit just .238 but has shown off his defensive prowess.
The Yankees hope to give Bader a few more opportunities to show off his skills on the field and with an adult beverage or three in October.