Former MLB pitcher Mark Buehrle crushes Busch tallboy at Cardinals game, is a fan just like us
Former big leaguer Mark Buehrle is a true baseball fan just like us.
Sometimes former professional athletes forget what it’s like to be a fan. That’s not a problem for former MLB pitcher Mark Buehrle. If you happened to be in the stands cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals last night you got a chance to understand just what sort of person Buehrle is.
If you’re expecting to read about Buehrle sitting in a suite and hobnobbing with celebrities you’re going to be really surprised. Instead of acting like a millionaire, he chose to watch the game like a common man. Specifically, the Missouri native chose to enjoy the Cardinals game with his very own Busch tallboy.
There’s something really American about sitting in the stands of a baseball game and enjoying a nice, cold brew. Buehrle deserves credit for still understanding that beautiful reality. Given all that he achieved in his career, it would have been easy for him to be jaded or just plain sick and tired of the game.
Mark Buehrle at the #STLCards game in the stands crushing a Busch tall boy is EXACTLY what I assumed he would be doing in 2018. pic.twitter.com/vQfQCjM38i
— Chris Zabady (@APrime21) May 2, 2018
We’re talking about a pitcher who logged over 500 appearances during his lengthy playing career. Many fans these days struggle to have the attention span to last nine innings in a row. Buehrle managed to play 16 seasons in the majors and he still is coming back for more.
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Sports, in general, would be better if more professional athletes maintained their love for the game even after their playing days are over. Buehrle should serve as a shining example for every retired player about just how they should behave when they make the harsh transition from professional athlete to fan. Not every former star needs to add a tallboy to his fandom, but we wouldn’t mind if they did.