Overview

• Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm unveiled a custom glove featuring the Declaration of Independence as a nod to Nicolas Cage's role in the movie National Treasure.
• Strahm, who has been frequently compared to Cage by fans and on social media, joked, 'I stole it, then made a glove out of it,' referencing the film's iconic line.
• The glove's white text violates MLB's equipment visibility rules, which prohibit its use during games to avoid distracting batters.
• Strahm debuted the glove ahead of the Phillies' April 16 game against the San Francisco Giants but did not pitch in the 11-4 loss.
• The glove has gained significant attention from fans and media, highlighting Strahm's playful embrace of his resemblance to the Hollywood actor.