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Patrick Mahomes had baseball career potential before football stardom

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:15 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Patrick Mahomes had baseball career potential before football stardom

Summary

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, came close to pursuing a career in baseball, influenced by his father, Pat Mahomes Sr., a former MLB pitcher. Before focusing on football, Patrick was an impressive pitcher during his youth and even played both sports at Texas Tech. His mother, Randi Mahomes, encouraged him to explore both paths for a year, resulting in him ultimately choosing football, a decision that has benefited his career significantly. Growing up in MLB environments provided Patrick with insights into professionalism that benefitted his transition to the NFL.

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By the Numbers

•Patrick Mahomes is a top NFL quarterback for the Chiefs.
•His father, Pat Mahomes Sr., played 11 seasons in MLB.
•Randi Mahomes pushed Patrick to pursue both football and baseball.
•He opted to focus on football during college at Texas Tech.
•Patrick grew up in MLB clubhouses, shaping his attitude towards big games.

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3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ Parents, Randi & Pat Mahomes Sr., Expected MLB Career

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Patrick Mahomes' family continue to cheer on the Chiefs, but the star's parents once expected the quarterback to have a baseball career. The post Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ Parents, Randi & Pat Mahomes Sr., Expected MLB Career appeared first on HEAVY.
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