Tom Brady Retires From NFL (And From Major League Baseball, Too)

It’s a monumental day for the National Football League. Longtime quarterback Tom Brady is reportedly retiring from football. While this is obviously a day that will forever belong to the NFL, it also has an interesting impact on America’s pastime.

Before Brady became the G.O.A.T. in football, he had a promising future as a young baseball player. Brady was power-hitting catcher that threw right-handed and hit from the left side of the plate, which has become increasingly rare in the game.

That, along with a strong arm and cerebral work ethic, caught the attention of pro scouts, and was ultimately selected by the Montreal Expos in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB Draft.