Patrick Mahomes is not just an exceptional football quarterback; he’s also a talented baseball player who once had a promising future on the diamond.
In his senior year of high school, Mahomes made headlines with a stunning 16-strikeout no-hitter. His pitching prowess caught the attention of the Detroit Tigers, who drafted him in the 37th round of the 2014 MLB Draft. However, Mahomes chose to pursue football at Texas Tech instead.
A Return to the Diamond?
Mahomes’ passion for baseball has never faded. Recently, he revealed that he had been in talks with the Royals, a team he has a minority ownership stake in.
Royals general manager JJ Picollo has extended an open invitation to Mahomes, saying, “We’d love to have him come. He’s welcome anytime. He’s part owner of the team, he can do whatever he wants. It’d be great. It’d be fun to have him around.”
Chiefs Coach Andy Reid’s Wink and Nod
Mahomes’ quest to return to baseball has the blessing of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid—under one condition. “He’d have to take me as a manager,” Reid joked.
Baseball Bloodline
Mahomes’ father, Pat, spent 11 years pitching in the MLB for six different teams. Although primarily a reliever, Pat Mahomes finished his career with a respectable 5.47 ERA.
Recent Baseball Stints
Aside from Mahomes’ talks with the Royals, other notable athletes have been making a splash in baseball this year.
- Last year, Mahomes belted a towering home run during the Royals’ celebrity softball game.
- Newly-signed Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson, another accomplished baseball player, recently took batting practice with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
With Mahomes’ talent and the support of the Royals, it’s not far-fetched to envision him making a return to the diamond. It would be a captivating storyline for the Kansas City faithful and baseball fans alike.
