Pablo Sandoval has surprise new gig in baseball

Jun 11, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) walks on the field prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

The Kung Fu Panda has still got some life in him.

Former MLB All-Star slugger Pablo Sandoval is now playing in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, it was revealed this week. There is a twist too as Sandoval is suited up for the Staten Island FerryHawks as [checks notes] a starting pitcher.

The opposing Lancaster Stormers revealed that Sandoval will be taking the mound against them on Saturday.

Now 38, Sandoval was a two-time All-Star in Major League Baseball and was a member of three World Series-winning teams with the San Francisco Giants. Known for his power but also for his notorious issues with weight , Sandoval peaked in the 2009 season with 25 homers and 90 RBIs on a .330 batting average and remained a double-digit home run threat for several years beyond that.

The switch-hitting Sandoval last played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves during the 2021 season but recently embarked on a surprise big-league comeback attempt earlier this year . While nothing quite materialized there, Sandoval continues to complete very entertaining side quests in his baseball journey. A couple of years ago, Sandoval went viral for completely trucking a catcher in the Mexican League . Now apparently, he is a starting pitcher.

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