NFL players have taken center stage on the baseball field in the past few weeks. It started with Patrick Mahomes, who hit homers on his rare outing at the ballpark. Then his counterpart, Joe Burrow, continued the same homered balls, raising eyebrows in the baseball community. Now, another big name from the football field, Tiki Barber, has joined this list with unbelievable display in the outfield, putting in awe of him.
The former New York Giants star showed his athleticism on the field and took a blinder of a catch. The baseball community registered its reaction as the video dropped on social media. Given that the former NFL star is a known face in the New York sphere, the Yankees fans also put up a request with the management regarding him.
Tiki Barber adds to his legendry status with a brilliant outfield display
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It’s been over a decade since Barber has left the football scene. Given the time gap and his age, there were doubts that he might have lost his pace and agility. Contrarily, the former running back proved everyone wrong with his skills on the baseball field.
WFAN Sports Radio shared the video of Barber doing the unthinkable. It read, “Ladies and Gentleman, Tiki Barber.”
Ladies and Gentleman, Tiki Barber. 😱@TikiBarber @BrandonTierney @TikiAndTierney @craigcartonlive @CartonRoberts @EvanRobertsWFAN pic.twitter.com/WoJ7TdDmYb
— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) June 18, 2023
Notably, this move comes exactly after Barber joined the WFAN afternoon drive as a co-host alongside Evan Roberts. Interestingly, this radio station also hosts shows related to the New York Yankees. Given that the Yankees are struggling, fans have opined that Barber can join the squad and add some strength to the dwindling team. The voices have come after his recent heroics on the baseball field!
Yankees fans ask the New York Yankees to sign Barber!
The New York Yankees are struggling at the moment. Mainly because they are missing their best outfielder Aaron Judge because of the injury. Since the video of Barber catching a ball has come up, the Pinstripes supporters have some demands and claims to make with the management.
A fan’s reaction is to sign him in the upcoming days, with the other speculating that if any Yankees player attempts this, they could face a two-month stint on the IL.
Tiki is in far better shape than any Yankee player. If any one of them did that it would be a minimum of 2 months out after an MRI and a CAT Scan. Boone wouldn’t give an answer on the injury for at least 2 weeks.
— Anthony D (@tosprov) June 18, 2023
Can the @Yankees sign him?
— DJM (@DJM_120) June 18, 2023
everybody had to raise their game after that. incredible effort. he bounced off the turf
— Keith McPherson (@Keith_McPherson) June 18, 2023
Some more praise!
Greatest softball catch
— Craig Carton (@craigcartonlive) June 18, 2023
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Once an Athlete, always an Athlete 👍🏻👍🏻
— DISAPPOINTED CITIZEN (@bronxecutioner) June 18, 2023
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Fans have their reasons to claim this. But it would be interesting to see how the Yankees respond to the indirect calls from fans to sign players. Will there be a change in plans? Let us know your thoughts on this call!
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