Patrick Mahomes eyeing Michael Jordan-like sport shift? Chiefs QB talks about his love for baseball

But he sure is mindful to not repeat the mistakes of Jordan. He ought to take a lesson from it and instead of leaving the NFL glory at the prime of his career, he would much prefer checking out his abilities on the ball field. In his recent interview with TIME magazine for being honored as one of the Most Influential People of 2024, the elite quarterback opened up about his fondness for the sport of baseball. 

I’ve talked to the Royals. And if I can maybe go out to a spring training, I'm not opposed to that. I'll get it approved by the Chiefs and everything like that. But maybe one of these years I go out there and see what I got. See if I can still hit the ball or pitch or whatever that is. Maybe not in the games but I can at least practice with them . Patrick Mahomes said

Andy Reid approves of Patrick Mahomes’ plan to try baseball 

Most of the three-time Super Bowl champion’s passion for baseball comes from his father, who was a major league pitcher. Given he lacks no dedication and commitment toward leading the Chiefs to their ultimate goal of a three-peat, the Chiefs are likely to approve the quarterback’s request. 

When asked the Chiefs head coach Andy Reid about Mahomes’ interest in baseball, he said:

He was a heck of a baseball player. He grew up around it. I’m sure he can play in the major leagues. I mean, he’s pretty gifted. He’d have to take me as a manager. Andy Reid responded

Moreover, as it appears the quarterback has thought this through. It wouldn’t be much of a difficulty for trying his hand with the baseball bat, given he is a minority owner of the Kansas City Royals.