There is no question that New York Giants Odell Beckham Jr. is one of the most electrifying playmakers in the NFL. However, it appears he is a man of many talents
Despite his football stardom, Beckham Jr. is no stranger to the batter's box. He proved it by going yard in batting practice prior to the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Angeles, via Rays Twitter:
OBJ x DRays.
We 👀 you, @OBJ_3. pic.twitter.com/FL2LsE4HeV
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) May 19, 2018
Beckham attended the game as a guest of pitcher Blake Snell and even donned the player's likeness in a vintage Rays throwback jersey. A star in the stands could be just what Snell needed as he tossed eight strikeouts while giving up just four hits in 6.2 innings en route to an 8-3 win.
Needless to say, Beckham has quite a nice stroke. Watching him hit the rocks at Angel Stadium, one cannot help but speculate whether he would have been a star baseball player in another life. His combination of power and speed would make him one of the most lethal players in the league.
Fortunately, he has done quite well for himself in football. It is for that reason he has been at the center of headlines this offseason after announcing his desire for a new contract. Beckham has posted 90 catches, 1,300 yards, and 10 TDs in each of his three full NFL seasons. However, last year's injury was a stark reminder that it could all be over in a split second. That said, he is wasting no time in seeking out his lucrative payday.