Killed His Baseball Dream for Dad, Russell Wilson Begins to Turn Son Future Into Prospective MLB Star

Russell Wilson, the star Steelers QB, has a deep love for baseball, a sport he once dreamed of playing professionally. The couple with their children are busy playing several sports during the off-season. The Wilson family has been seen playing basketball and baseball. The ex-Denver QB was a highly regarded MLB Draft prospect once. And guess what? He was drafted in 2007, by the team Baltimore Orioles.

His son Future Zahir Wilson has been quite efficient in baseball. The Wilson couple often post about it on social platforms. The speculation that Wilson’s stepson might follow in his footsteps in the MLB world began five years ago.

In 2019, the Wilson family shared a fun moment playing baseball in their driveway. Future, Russell’s stepson, showed his budding talent by hitting a ball pitched by his dad and celebrating with a little dance. This cute moment captured the attention of fans and sparked conversations about Future’s potential in baseball.

Further fueling this speculation, recently Wilson took his children to a match between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers. In an Instagram story, the Wilson family looked adorable and extremely happy, with big smiles showing their enthusiasm for the MLB team. The family coordinated their outfits in black and white.

This heartwarming post came shortly after Russell shared pictures from their adventurous trip to Kennywood Park, where they enjoyed a ‘fun-filled family outing’ playing basketball hoops. “Fun team family day at the park!” the 35-year-old quarterback captioned the post. However, Wilson’s love for both football and baseball is not new, it goes back to his younger days. After his senior season in high school, the Orioles drafted him, offering him a $1 million contract. However, his father, Harry, asked him to make a promise that would change the course of the NFL. Russell kept his promise to his father, but his love for baseball never faded. Recently Wilson celebrated 14 years to the start of his career in MLB.

Russell Wilson celebrates a special day

In a video posted on her Instagram Story, Ciara was sitting in the passenger seat of their car and her husband was driving. Ciara told the camera, “My first single of my career ‘Goodies’ came out on this date, June 8th.” Russell added, “I got drafted June 8th, 14 years ago, for baseball.” Ciara and Russell were thrilled to discover that their significant career milestones had happened on the same date. Ciara captioned the video, “Crazy!! Our dreams came true on the same day! I love you baby @dangerrusswilson.”

Russell even shared a throwback picture of his Colorado Rockies baseball card on X. He celebrated the start of his career as a professional athlete, writing, “June 8, 2010! Drafted 14 years ago today @MLB!”

Therefore, baseball holds a special place in Russell Wilson’s heart, symbolizing a cherished dream alongside his football career. As a dedicated father, he is eager to guide his son Future on a similar path, nurturing his budding talent and passion for the sport.