Spencer Strider discusses veganism and activism off the field
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Spencer Strider, pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, is recognized not only for his baseball skills but for his engaging perspective on social issues. He stood out in the 2022 MLB season as the runner-up for National League Rookie of the Year, and in 2023, he led the majors in wins and strikeouts, earning a first-team All-MLB selection. Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Strider embraces a vegan lifestyle and advocates for social justice, discussing topics like indie music and public policy. He continues to break the mold in a sport often seen as socially conservative.
- •Spencer Strider led MLB in wins and strikeouts in 2023.
- •He was runner-up for National League Rookie of the Year in 2022.
- •Strider is a vegan and supports social justice causes.
- •He engages in discussions about indie music and politics.
- 9:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Spencer Strider: MLB’s Bernie Bro on veganism, Trash Panda, and fighting racism and homophobia
"The Braves pitcher has always been different from the average baseball player. He talks to Joseph Palmer about his motivations on and off the field Spencer Strider made an impression in 2022, his first full season in Major League Baseball: he was runner-up for National League Rookie of the Year. In 2023 he was ever better, leading the majors in wins and strikeouts and earning a spot on the All-MLB first-team. But what set him apart from many of his peers wasn’t his athletic ability but his life away from baseball. In a sport that is often socially conservative, the Atlanta Braves pitcher was a vegan Bernie Sanders supporter who was just as likely to discuss indie music as his fastball. Continue reading...
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