EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) — Travis Kelce’s energy extends past the soccer subject or the superstar information cycle.
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The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ proficient tight finish, who additionally occurs to be pop famous person Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, confirmed off his batting abilities on Saturday by successful a house run contest at a charity softball occasion hosted by Cleveland Browns tight finish David Njoku.
Kelce, who grew up in Cleveland Heights, arrived at Basic Park, house of the minor league Lake County Captains, simply because the occasion was getting underway. As he made his method onto the sphere, Kelce shook arms with some followers earlier than greeting Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett and quarterback Deshaun Watson.
As soon as within the batter’s field, Kelce, who performed highschool baseball, placed on a powerful efficiency, headlined by a closing spherical that featured 11 lengthy balls. After connecting on his closing swing and sending one other ball over the fence to clinch the win, Kelce flipped his bat in celebration and took a victory lap across the bases.
Travis Kelce received the house run derby at David Njoku’s superstar softball occasion 🗣️
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He was awarded a trophy he’ll be capable of present to Swift, who’s performing concert events in Scotland this weekend.
A 3-time Tremendous Bowl champion, Kelce has change into shut lately with Njoku, who has attended his offseason Tight Finish College.
“That is my man, man,” Njoku stated. “He is one of many purest human beings I’ve met in my life actually. At all times means properly. Simply nice total dude.”
Kelce has all the time backed Cleveland’s baseball staff and final yr threw out an ill-fated ceremonial first pitch that he spiked like a soccer.
Kelce has stayed busy all through the offseason. He not too long ago took half within the Chiefs’ organized staff actions and visited the White Home when the Tremendous Bowl champions have been hosted by President Joe Biden.
