Michael Jordan had an illustrious NBA career spanning 15 years. He won six NBA championships with the Bulls in the 13 seasons he played for them. However, he retired from basketball in between his Bulls career and tried his luck in baseball.
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Jordan signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox in the Minor League Baseball in 1994. His baseball career didn’t last long, but he still had several moments to cherish.
His Airness was assigned to Birmingham Barons in 1994 to play in the Double-A minor league. The Barons were the affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Apart from the minor league, Jordan also played in the Arizona Fall League for Scottsdale Scorpions.
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CHICAGO, IL – FEBRUARY 7: American basketball star Michael Jordan takes batting practice 07 February 1994 with the Chicago White Sox in a bid to play with their baseball team. (Photo credit should read EUGENE GARCIA/AFP via Getty Images)
Jordan’s stint with the Scorpions wasn’t long, but it produced some iconic moments. One of the most iconic ones among them was hitting a triple. The video of Jordan scoring a triple has gone viral on social media, sparking reactions from several NBA fans.
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NBA fans react to Michael Jordan scoring a triple in Arizona Fall League
The viral video of Jordan hitting the triple showed how Jordan ran and completed the run with an insane dive.
Michael Jordan hitting a triple in the Arizona Fall league with his coach, Terry Francona on the mic 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VOSVs7HBX3
— Baseball (@mlbelites_) February 26, 2022
It showed how competitive Jordan was in baseball as well. NBA Twitter came up with some interesting reactions to the video.
I bet Lebron can't do this! @getnickwright
— Pepatzzo (@Pepatzzo) February 27, 2022
Its so stupid how “history” tried to frame MJs baseball career. He might have been called up at some point.
— Juka Box Zero (@JeremyAGriffin) February 27, 2022
Funny to see someone so tall and fit at bat.
— Un Wilted (@unwilted) February 27, 2022
That was a nice piece of hitting!
— Keith McMenamin (@PhillyKeith) February 27, 2022
People always want to say how bad MJ was at baseball…. Dude hadn’t picked up a bat in 15 years going against professional pitchers. It was pretty crazy how good he actually was considering
— Ben (@beanoo14) February 27, 2022
A reminder that the best basketball player couldn’t even make it the league n barely competed against minor leaguers https://t.co/cZrLbCQm2r
— Mr. Make it Happen (@boofymane) February 27, 2022
Dude could rake. https://t.co/IBaJMoa3fD
— Nathan Baliva (@nbaliva) February 27, 2022
Lebron woulda hit a home run I fear https://t.co/vzCKTABQox
— Dak prescott’s attorney (@cdvall_8) February 27, 2022
Lebron would’ve been hosed at third https://t.co/4leeM4Qanc
— RICH. (@RICHIEsoclean) February 27, 2022
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This guy can do it all! https://t.co/235ZCQrYXi
— William H. Percey Jr (@CoachP1104) February 27, 2022
Interestingly, Jordan crossed paths with an icon of baseball, Terry Francona. Terry is a two-time World Series champion as a coach and is a 2-time AL Managers of the Year. He spent several years coaching in the Chicago White Sox organization, where he met Michael Jordan. In the above video, Francona is seen sharing his thoughts on Jordan’s development in baseball.
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Jordan’s baseball career was short and he couldn’t play a Minor League Baseball game. However, he did come back to the Bulls out of retirement and helped them win three straight championships for the 2nd time.
