John Kruk humorously considers presidential run during Phillies event
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Last updated Aug 21, 2026
John Kruk, former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman, addresses the possibility of running for President during an event at Citizens Bank Park on August 18, 2024. While joking about his qualifications and mentioning potential cabinet members, Kruk emphasizes his connection to fans, stating, 'People want us to run.' This light-hearted commentary follows Kruk's participation in a pre-game event where he and others flashed their cell phones. Despite the humor, he acknowledges the improbability of such a campaign and his preference to serve as vice president if given the option.
- •Kruk participated in a pre-game event with Tom McCarthy at Citizens Bank Park.
- •He joked about being 'men of the people' and leaders of the free world.
- •Fans reportedly support the idea of a 'Kruk for president' campaign.
- •Kruk humorously suggests potential cabinet positions for former teammates.
- •He admits a presidential run is unlikely and prefers being vice president.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies Broadcaster John Kruk Addresses Running for President
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — John Kruk addresses interest in running for president: ‘People want us to run’
"The midterm elections are coming up, and Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster John Kruk is thinking about a career change. Possibly even getting into the race for President of the United States of America.Kruk shared some of those thoughts during Wednesday’s Phillies game. As closer Jhoan Duran entered the game, Kruk and his broadcast partner Tom McCarthy […] The post Phillies Broadcaster John Kruk Addresses Running for President appeared first on HEAVY.
"John Kruk probably isn’t too serious about running for President of the United States, but he is putting thought into his cabinet, just in case. Kruk and Philadelphia Phillies play-by-play voice Tom McCarthy joined the crowd at Citizens Bank Park in holding up their cell phones as part of Jhoan Duran’s popular closer entrance Wednesday…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 4:21 AMPhillies Broadcaster John Kruk Addresses Running for President
The midterm elections are coming up, and Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster John Kruk is thinking about a career change. Possibly even getting into the race for President of the United States of America.Kruk shared some of those thoughts during Wednesday’s Phillies game. As closer Jhoan Duran entered the game, Kruk and his broadcast partner Tom McCarthy […] The post Phillies Broadcaster John Kruk Addresses Running for President appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:30 PMJohn Kruk addresses interest in running for president: ‘People want us to run’
John Kruk probably isn’t too serious about running for President of the United States, but he is putting thought into his cabinet, just in case. Kruk and Philadelphia Phillies play-by-play voice Tom McCarthy joined the crowd at Citizens Bank Park in holding up their cell phones as part of Jhoan Duran’s popular closer entrance Wednesday…
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