For Patrick Mahomes, his father was both a guide and an influence. A former sportsman himself, Mahomes Sr. always supported and encouraged his son’s future in sports. “He grew up in the clubhouse, he was always around the game, and he was always the best player on his baseball team,” Patrick Mahomes Sr. told the LA Times about Mahomes Jr.’s baseball talent. However, Patrick Jr. did not continue playing baseball, despite being so talented that the Detroit Tigers drafted him in 2014.

Initially, Mahomes Sr. tried to convince Patrick Jr. to give up football, thinking about the sports he could play in college and because he “didn’t want him [Patrick Jr.] to get hurt.” But even though Patrick Jr. chose a different path, Mahomes Sr. continued to support him. He has been there for his son throughout his NFL career and has attended several of his games to cheer him on. Known for his superstitions, Mahomes Sr. wears the same clothes to his son’s games. “Anything for a win… [What’s working] is working, so you know, you just got to keep rolling it out until it fails,” he said in a January 2020 FOX4 interview about his game-day ritual.

Mahomes Sr. doesn’t just express fatherhood through his actions, but also through his social media. In one of his Instagram stories, he shared a reel originally posted by Snoop Dogg. The reel, in essence, reflects on fatherhood and how a father gives selflessly without expecting anything in return. “That’s just the kind of man he is, the kind who works without complaint, who carries burdens in silence, who gives without expecting anything in return,” the reel stated.

It also spoke about the sacrifices fathers make and their relentless dedication: “He won’t say how tired he is, how heavy the weight of the world feels on his shoulders. But no matter how tough it gets, he keeps going, he keeps showing up because that’s what fathers do.” Fathers, indeed, sacrifice a lot.

The reel also spoke about how fathers give their all, even when it feels like there’s nothing left to give. And how the only thing they ever truly ask for in return is their child’s happiness. “So don’t wait, don’t wait for a special occasion to thank him. Don’t wait until it’s too late to appreciate the love he’s given in quiet, unnoticed ways. Tell him now, show him now. Because all he’s ever wanted is for you to notice him, the way he’s always noticed you,” the reel urged, emphasizing the power of a simple “thank you” or “I love you, Dad.” After all, that’s all he’s ever really wanted.

Through messages like these, Patrick Mahomes Sr. not only speaks about fatherhood. He also strives to be a better father and person every day. In the process of being one, he also took a small step towards rekindling his career as a former basketball star.

Patrick Mahomes Sr makes a career move

Patrick Mahomes Sr. made a return to the world of baseball, though this time, it wasn’t on the field. Instead, it was at Ball Park. It’s a baseball-themed restaurant in Minnesota that hosted a sports card convention on April 13, 2025. Joining Mahomes Sr. at the event was his former Twins teammate, Chuck Knoblauch.

It was an afternoon of nostalgia, as the veteran signed memorabilia and reminisced about his days on the mound. The event also offered a fun opportunity for baseball fans to meet legends, take photos, and collect autographs. After all, by the time he wrapped up his final season, Mahomes Sr. had carved out a solid career. He made 308 total appearances—starting 63 of them—with a 42-39 record and 452 strikeouts over 709 innings pitched. In addition to his time in the MLB, Mahomes Sr. spent two seasons in Japan. He played for the Yokohama BayStars in Japan’s professional league.

However, his trip to Minnesota didn’t come easily. Mahomes Sr. is still under probation for his third DWI offense. Hence, he had to request special permission from a Texas judge to leave the state. The judge granted the request on the condition that Mahomes Sr. submit to a urine test upon his return from Minnesota.

Hopefully, the trip stirred fond memories of his playing days and reignited his connection to the sport. Perhaps, soon, we’ll see Mahomes Sr. return to baseball. Not as a player, but as a coach or even an MLB broadcaster.