Oh, you’re here for the Major League Baseball scoop, aren’t you? But wait, let’s chat about the Super Bowl for a sec. It kinda seeps into every sport, doesn’t it? Especially this year, with a game set for Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. And hey, there’s a neat baseball tie-in.
Now, about Patrick Mahomes. You’ve probably heard a million times that his dad, Pat Mahomes, was a big deal in the MLB. Yep, the guy threw pitches for the Twins, Mets, Red Sox, and a few others over 11 seasons. But, let’s not dwell on that too much. Been there, done that.
But wait, there’s more! It’s not all about the Mahomes. The other quarterback in the spotlight has MLB roots too. Regardless of the NFC outcome, we’d be talking baseball. Jared Goff, the Detroit Lions’ QB, has a dad, Jerry Goff, who was no stranger to the baseball diamond. Drafted thrice, Jerry swung bats for the Expos, Pirates, and Astros. And get this, he once allowed six passed balls in a game. Ouch. But, he also hit a homer and bagged two RBIs that day.
Sadly, the Lions kinda dropped the ball in the NFC Championship, so no Mahomes vs. Goff showdown. Instead, the San Francisco 49ers pulled off a stunning comeback. And guess what? Their quarterback, Brock Purdy, also has a baseball backstory. His dad, Shawn Purdy, pitched for the legendary University of Miami Hurricanes. Drafted four times, Shawn made it as far as Triple-A. Not quite the majors, but still impressive.
Shawn’s baseball journey even influenced where the Purdy family settled down. They chose Arizona, a place they fell in love with during spring training. “Spring training sucked us in every time,” said Carrie Purdy, Brock’s mom. It was their perfect middle ground.
So, does baseball shape the Super Bowl narrative? Absolutely. It’s a resounding yes from us. Baseball’s influence is everywhere, even in the biggest football game of the year.
