⚾ Hiatus Diaries: Uncle Larry, mascots, and broken windows
With the pandemic suspending sporting events worldwide, athletes suddenly have tons of time on their hands. In the latest installment of our weekly MLB series, we look at how they've been keeping themselves entertained - and in shape - while self-isolating.
Hunter Dozier's unique BP approach
It might not be a regulation bat, but the Royals All-Star is still keeping his swing in shape with a little help from family. Is that a future All-Star pitcher throwing him strikes?
It’s a day in the life of the Doziers!
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) April 10, 2020
Follow along with @hdozier_17 and his family on our IG story. 📲 pic.twitter.com/mNzRbR2HoK
Jedd Gyorko: cornhole champion
Gyorko's got some game. The Brewers better hope he doesn't ditch baseball for life on the cornhole circuit.
@KoltenWong and I will be playing on IG live Friday at 6 EST. NL central rivals. @Brewers @Cardinals @iplaycornhole come join and chat w us!! pic.twitter.com/BzPB1wYVQs
— Jedd Gyorko (@JGyorko05) April 14, 2020
Gyorko's so confident in his abilities he challenged professional Drew Brown:
New day, new shot! @RealDrewBrown you’re up!! pic.twitter.com/VcZc5adc2o
— Jedd Gyorko (@JGyorko05) April 10, 2020
Joe Kelly breaks his own window with pitch
Take it away, Harry Doyle.
Joe Kelly shows that even big leaguers break windows 😳
— Cut4 (@Cut4) April 16, 2020
📹: @ashleynicokelly pic.twitter.com/Ktpr9FFdL5
Correa keeps his reflexes sharp
Star Astros shortstop Carlos Correa's staying ready for those ground balls by adding some boxing to his workout.
No baseball? No problem. 😎@TeamCJCorrea staying SHARP. 💥 pic.twitter.com/ce0i68PosC
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) April 17, 2020
The Moylans have talent
Former Braves pitcher and current television analyst Peter Moylan shared a video of his daughter, who has a beautiful singing voice.
*Sound Up*
— Peter Moylan (@PeterMoylan) April 17, 2020
Quarantine Gold. Music and Lyrics by Leilani Rose. @JasonIsbell pic.twitter.com/HKgDqWhuln
Jake Diekman looks lonely
The A's southpaw has taken to playing rock, paper, scissors against an undefeated partner. At least he gets to keep the drinks for himself. (Warning: coarse language)
RPS 🥃 pic.twitter.com/OlGPt0573w
— Jake Diekman (@JakeDiekman) April 17, 2020
Billy the Marlin is keeping busy
It's not just the players who have to stay home. The Marlins' longtime mascot has his own quarantine routine.
It's a bold strategy, Billy. Let's see if it pays off.@SeverinoMLB / @GlennGeffner pic.twitter.com/ApptHDncAT
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) April 18, 2020
Media's got the moves
San Diego Padres announcer Don Orsillo and WEEI's Rob Bradford added their own mixtape to the soundtrack while calling an "MLB The Show" contest. We'd bet Orsillo's got some mad moves in the club.
So, this happened yesterday ... Thank you @DonOrsillo pic.twitter.com/DG1ZuS3Bn7
— Rob Bradford (@bradfo) April 18, 2020
Uncle Larry needs a toothpick
Finally, let's check in on Phillies star Andrew McCutchen - or, should we say, Uncle Larry - as he tries desperately to find himself a toothpick. That's not what bats are for, Larry.
Larry got jokes 🤦🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/EJEMBOYk3h
— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) April 17, 2020
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