It won’t be wrong to say that Tom Brady is one of the most iconic NFL players. Over time, he has accomplished everything there is to accomplish in his career. But did you know that he wouldn’t have had a legendary career in the NFL, but rather, in Major League Baseball? Yes, in 1995, the Montreal Expos, whose title hopes were dashed by the 1994 league-wide strike, had drafted Brady in the 18th round, and they were paying him plenty too!

Tom Brady was a catcher, straight out of high school. However, at that time, Brady also had the option to play football at the University of Michigan. He chose football, and the rest is history, but what if Brady didn’t pivot? Would he have become a legend of the diamond rather than the gridiron? Talking about Brady’s swings, if you are wondering if money was why he chose the NFL over MLB; well, that’s not the whole truth.

Brady chose football over baseball for a surprising reason

Tom Brady was deeply involved with diverse sports when he was growing up, from baseball, and football, to even basketball. When he was in Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, California, Brady shone as a power-hitting catcher. In his final year, he hit .311 with eight home runs and 11 doubles, yet, he chose to go down the path of football. Now, most thought this decision came to be because of money. However, Tom Brady revealed in an interview with Patrick Mahomes that he actually chose football because he thought it was safer.

“I played football because baseball actually made me sore.” Brady said that he stopped playing baseball because it hurt his elbow and he hurt his knees playing as a catcher. Hence, he thought it best to stick to football. Tom Brady had earlier also told Dan Patrick in 2022, “I’d be selling insurance, man. Baseball was not my sport.” Well, looking at how his career panned in the NFL, it’s safe to say that he made the right call in his career.

Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady share laughs

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs, with Patrick Mahomes, went head-to-head with the San Francisco 49ers in a hyped-up game. It was the first game ever since the Chiefs took down the 49ers in the Super Bowl last February—a game that had cemented Mahomes’ legacy. Before the matchup, though, Mahomes sat to have a fun pregame chat with Tom Brady. And the above was just one of the many fun stories and instances the duo exchanged.

Another instance that was the highlight of the show was when Tom Brady complimented Mahomes for making those unconventional throws. Mahomes, being as humble as he is, credited his intense workouts for his stunning throws. Mahomes said, “I use those hips, and that obliques muscle to really rotate through there.” Then Mahomes explained the infamous ‘dad bod’ comments of his.

“The people who have seen the dad bod, that’s for a reason—that’s the obliques. I’m getting them right,” he cheekily said with a smile. Brady couldn’t help but laugh, replying, “We’ve got to keep a little padding in there. We’re getting hit all the time.” The lighthearted exchanges between the two biggest football stars were delightful to see. While they both are not baseball experts, they sure are connected to the sport, and Mahomes is even a part owner of the Royals.

With the Dodgers vs. Yankees fast approaching, it’s going to be a delight to watch for everyone, including them. Are you excited? Let us know!