Baseball runs in Patrick Mahomes’ blood. His dad, Pat Mahomes, and his godfather, LaTroy Hawkins, both pitched in the big leagues for over a decade. Patrick Mahomes inherited their talent and shone on the diamond in high school. The Detroit Tigers even picked him in the 2014 MLB Draft. But Patrick Mahomes had a different dream: to play football- and he followed it. But, it seems that his old passion has come back into his life.
Mahomes is a superstar on the gridiron, but he can also shine on the diamond. Mahomes, the Chiefs QB and a two-time Super Bowl champion showed that he’s a true all-rounder with his latest accolade.
Mahomes impresses with behind-the-back pass at Charity Softball Event
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Patrick dazzled the MLB fans on June 2nd with a stunning performance. He joined a star-studded charity softball game at Kauffman Stadium and showed off his skills. He smashed a home run and pulled off a jaw-dropping behind-the-back throw to catch Eric Stonestreet at first base. He led his team to a victory and won the hearts of the crowd. Mahomes even exclaimed his victory in words– “It feels better than Super Bowl.”
Alright nah!!! https://t.co/Omabrn7jMP
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) June 3, 2023
Although Patrick impressed everyone with his behind-the-back pass, it’s not his baseball move. It’s his football trick that he likes to practice at training camps to impress his coaches. He hasn’t tried it in a real NFL game yet, but he thinks he can pull it off someday. He even showed it off at a charity softball game in 2023, where he threw out actor Eric Stonestreet with style. So, even though Mahomes knows some baseball, he loves football more. The charity event was a huge success due to the presence of big stars.
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Big Slick Kansas City sets fundraising record of over $3.5 Million
The Big Slick charity softball game raised funds for Children’s Mercy Hospital, thanks to the efforts of six Kansas City celebrities: Rob Riggle, Eric Stonestreet, David Koechner, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, and Heidi Gardner. They hosted the event and invited over 40 other famous guests. He earned the MVP trophy for his team, which beat Rudd’s team 14-8. He not only displayed his athletic talent but also his kindness and generosity by joining this event.
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The Big Slick Kansas City charity event made history by raising over $3.5 million for Children’s Mercy Hospital. It was a record-breaking amount for the event, which started in 2010 and supports pediatric cancer research and care. It was also a blast, with celebrities and athletes joining in the fun and generosity.
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