Tom Brady, the legendary QB, has bid farewell to his storied career in the NFL. Brady’s impressive resume of achievements and records on the football field is proof of his exceptional talent and passion for the sport. However, not many people are aware that Brady could have also been a star in Major League Baseball had he not taken up the NFL path. 

Former Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez once had batting practice with the NFL star. As we reflect on Brady’s incredible career, it’s moments like these that serve as a reminder of his remarkable abilities as an athlete. Let us reminisce on the moment the two teammates had batting practice together!

Pedro Martinez and Tom Brady’s batting session

The indoor batting cage was buzzing with the two athletes’ excitement as they stepped up to the plate. Pedro Martinez held the position of the pitcher, delivering fast pitches. But his batter, Tom Brady, who also happens to be a massive Red Sox fan, was ready for the challenge. With every swing of the bat, it was clear that Brady was no stranger to the ballpark – he was making solid contact and having a great time. 

According to nbcsports.com, the batting practice session in question took place in April 2015. When the then-New England Patriots, fresh from their fifth Super Bowl victory, visited Fenway Park.

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But Brady’s connection to baseball goes deeper than just this one batting practice session. Years before he became a notable athlete as the quarterback for the Patriots, he was selected in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB draft by the Montreal Expos. And it’s fitting that this moment with Martinez also marked a special connection to the Expos, as he played for the team from 1994 to 1997.

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It’s bittersweet to think that as Brady officially retires from football, he also brings the final chapter to the Montreal Expos. As the last active athlete to be drafted by the team, Brady’s retirement serves as a reminder of the legacy of the Expos. 

How did fans react to the session? 

When the video of Pedro Martinez and Tom Brady’s batting practice session first made its way to the public, fans were ecstatic. 

To see two legends of the professional sports world, both drafted by the same Major League Baseball team, was a rare and exciting sight. The baseball great and the football superstar were in their element. Showing off their skills and having a great time playing together.

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