Baker Mayfield Shows Off Batting Skills with Yankees Amid Buccaneers Contract Talks

The free-agent quarterback reflects on a successful NFL season while exploring his baseball passion.

Free-agent NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield showcased his batting skills during practice with the New York Yankees, hitting several balls to the outfield.
Mayfield, who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the NFC South title and a wild-card upset over the Philadelphia Eagles last season, expressed his love for baseball, stating it was his favorite sport growing up.
The quarterback reflected on his successful 2023 season, highlighting the unity and perseverance of his team.
Negotiations for a new deal with the Buccaneers are reportedly progressing slowly, with the legal negotiation window opening on March 11.
Mayfield and Buccaneers teammate Tristan Wirfs received personalized bats signed by Yankees star Aaron Judge as souvenirs.