{"id":3123,"date":"2024-04-18T14:54:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T14:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbiz.thongtinluat.com\/?p=3123"},"modified":"2024-04-18T14:54:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T14:54:46","slug":"alex-rodriguez-reveals-horrible-advice-he-gave-patrick-mahomes-vu-thuy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbiz.thongtinluat.com\/alex-rodriguez-reveals-horrible-advice-he-gave-patrick-mahomes-vu-thuy\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Rodr\u0456guez Reve\u0430l\u0455 Horr\u0456ble Adv\u0456\u0441e He G\u0430ve P\u0430tr\u0456\u0441k M\u0430home\u0455"},"content":{"rendered":"

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, celebrated his NFL MVP titles and Super Bowl victory, and he has firmly established himself among football\u2019s all-time greats.<\/p>\n

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However, his sports career might have taken a different direction, as he initially harbored aspirations of becoming a professional baseball player, much like his father, a former MLB player.<\/p>\n

In a revealing interview, Mahomes shared that his early exposure to baseball profoundly influenced his youthful ambitions.<\/p>\n

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Growing up watching his father play in the major leagues for 11 seasons, he was naturally drawn to the baseball diamond. This environment also led him to encounter baseball legends, including Alex Rodriguez, who played with Mahomes Sr. on the Texas Rangers during the 2001 season.<\/p>\n

Rodriguez, who had just signed a historic 10-year, $252 million contract with the Rangers\u2014the largest in sports at that time\u2014once gave young Mahomes some memorable advice.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t play football. The money\u2019s in baseball,\u201d A-Rod suggested. Reflecting on this counsel, Alex Rodriguez admitted to the Times that it might have been \u201cthe worst advice ever,\u201d expressing his delight that Mahomes ignored it and chose his own path.<\/p>\n

Mahomes\u2019 journey through sports was marked by versatility. At Whitehouse High School in Texas, he excelled in baseball, football, and basketball, showcasing his broad athletic capabilities.<\/p>\n

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His prowess on the football field ultimately led him to Texas Tech University despite also being a high baseball prospect. The Detroit Tigers even selected him in the 37th round of the 2014 MLB Draft, though he opted not to sign, preferring to pursue a future in football.<\/p>\n

This decision proved pivotal, allowing Mahomes to evolve into a leading figure in the NFL, renowned for his dynamic play and leadership. His choice underscores the importance of following one\u2019s passion and instincts, leading to success and respect in the sport he truly loved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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