Patrick Mahomes, fresh off another Super Bowl win, could be kicking back on some tropical beach. Instead, he’s pacing the Kansas City Royals’ owner’s box, bottom of the ninth, two outs, his team down a run… Sounds like a very likely future, yes? See, Mahomes doesn’t just play for Kansas City; he LIVES it. And those hometown Royals? Well, let’s just say that 1% stake feels a whole lot bigger when the game’s on the line.

“We’re better this year,” Mahomes gushed on the iMPAULSIVE podcast. “Even you, my guy, could walk down the street, and people are going to come up and just be like, ‘Man, we love what you do, we love your work,’… they want to let you have a great day; they’re not trying to take pictures… It’s the people that would make the city.” That down-to-earth vibe runs deep for Mahomes, fueled by a genuine love for the city that embraced him.

Of course, when Patrick Mahomes talks about the Royals, it ain’t just fandom. He grew up as the son of MLB pitcher Pat Mahomes. The younger Mahomes? He wasn’t just drafted; he was a two-way star, juggling both football and baseball glory. He admitted his love for the diamond to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, even hinting at squeezing in a little spring training with the guys sometime soon in the future.

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I mean, no, please don’t expect Mahomes to trade jerseys anytime soon. But those childhood years on the diamond weren’t wasted. All those weird arm angles on the gridiron? The ability to deliver a strike, even when he’s off-balance? That’s pure baseball instinct, honed over years of unpredictable play. And his fans aren’t the only ones noticing that, apparently!

The Royals’ GM, JJ Picollo, has joked about squeezing Patrick Mahomes in for practice. “We’d love to have him come down,” but he admits, “Problem is, when we’re in spring training, he’s out celebrating Super Bowls.” Fair point. With those back-to-back rings and near-constant playoff runs, there’s little downtime for Pat Jr., even in the offseason.

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Still, every fist pump and every groan of frustration from his box is proof that Mahomes isn’t just another bored billionaire dabbling in sports. His “We’re better this year!” isn’t an owner’s hollow promise. It’s a battle cry born from that hometown pride and maybe, just maybe, fueled by a bit of his own competitive fire.

Patrick Mahomes’ baseball roots aren’t just a piece of trivia; they’re part of his magic. The work ethic, the superstar charisma, even that knack for the unexpected—it all ties back to his early days on the field. And let’s be a bit real here.

The Royals have been having more bad seasons than trophies lately. But with Mahomes in their corner, there’s the possibility of a certain buzz—a sense that easy wins aren’t the goal anymore. “Watching them grind,” Mahomes might say, flashing that champion’s grin, “reminds you what it takes to win, no matter what the scoreboard says.” And honestly, wouldn’t THAT be the most thrilling Kansas City comeback of all?