Patrick Mahomes grew up around baseball more than football.
he admitted in an interview time magazine He published Tuesday that baseball was his “first love” after watching his father, Pat Mahomes, pitch for several teams in Major League Baseball.
Alex Rodriguez, who played with the Kansas City Chiefs star’s father when he was with the Texas Rangers in 2001, recalled the “worst advice” he gave the future quarterback.
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Former MLB player Alex Rodriguez (center) watches before Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on February 2, 2020. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
When Mahomes was named one of the “Most Influential People,” Rodriguez said, “Patrick Mahomes always had the heart of a champion. I remember Pat as a little kid, practicing with my dad. He came and teed off baseballs for me and my teammates.” In the world. ”
“I distinctly remember giving him the worst advice ever: ‘Don’t play football. The money is in baseball.'” I’m glad I was wrong and he said, “Don’t play football. The money is in baseball.” I’m glad I didn’t ask! Patrick transcended the game of soccer and became one of the most respected athletes on and off the field.
“His insatiable desire to win is only surpassed by his passion to give back and make the world around him better. Patrick’s legacy will live on far beyond his playing days. As his streak of wins proves, he hasn’t done it yet!
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws out the first pitch during the Kansas City Royals’ game against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium on May 18, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (John Sleeser/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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Mahomes told the publication that he hated hitting to a tee, especially seeing that Rodriguez was leading the majors in home runs at the time.
“I’m like, ‘I just want him to pitch.’ I go and watch Alex Rodriguez, and he leads the league in home runs and he’s teeing it off every day,” Mahomes said. “It taught me that even if you get where you want to get, you should never forget the basics. You can’t stop working and doing the little things. That’s what makes you great.”
Mahomes was drafted by the Detroit Tigers out of high school, but chose to play football at Texas Tech University instead. He said he wants to play three years of football and three years of baseball before returning to the draft pool.
An NFL quarterback swings during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game before the Colorado Rockies vs. Kansas City Royals game at Kauffman Stadium on June 2, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Patrick Mahomes. (Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)
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However, his football stardom exploded with the Red Raiders. The Chiefs ultimately traded in the draft to select Mahomes, and Kansas City went to four Super Bowls and won three in seven seasons.
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