Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes joins Royals’ possession group

Following producing NFL background, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes designed some in MLB, too.

Months soon after signing the richest deal in sports activities historical past — a 10-yr offer worthy of up to $503 million — Mahomes, 24, became the youngest proprietor in sporting activities with a stake in baseball’s Kansas Town Royals.

“We are incredibly proud and fired up to have Patrick as our partner in the possession team of this franchise,” Kansas Town Royals CEO and principal owner John Sherman explained in a press release. “Along with the relaxation of Kansas Metropolis, I have viewed Patrick contend and arrive an extraordinary chief, equally on and off the football discipline.

“He enjoys soccer, but he also grew up loving the video game of baseball. We seem forward to lots of yrs of a profitable partnership.”

Mahomes led the Chiefs to their second title in franchise background in February, a 31-20 Tremendous Bowl 2020 acquire over the San Francisco 49ers that broke a 50-year championship drought. It was the most up-to-date addition to a football resume that includes an All-Professional variety, an Offensive Player of the Year nod, and two Professional Bowl appearances in 3 skilled seasons.

The 2018 NFL MVP grew up viewing his father Pat Mahomes Sr. contend as an MLB pitcher from 1992-2003 for the Minnesota Twins, Boston Purple Sox, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates.

“I’m honored to grow to be a component owner of the Kansas Metropolis Royals,” Mahomes explained. “I appreciate this city and the people of this wonderful city. This possibility makes it possible for me to deepen my roots in this local community, which is anything I’m thrilled to do.”