Simone Biles, the recently crowned 6th All-Around 2023 World Gymnastics Champion, is the queen of gymnastics. With 34 medals to her name, Biles is the most decorated gymnast of all time. But there’s a side to Biles that goes beyond the world of backflips, balance beams, and breathtaking dismounts. She’s a fervent fan of a sport seemingly at odds with her own. And that is baseball. Biles, who calls Houston, Texas, her home, is an ardent admirer of the Houston Astros, the city’s Major League Baseball (MLB) team. You may be wondering how these two worlds, gymnastics, and baseball, could ever collide.

The two couldn’t be more different in style and substance. Gymnasts, like Biles, are all about poise, elegance, and a seemingly effortless grace. On the other hand, MLB players are known for their rugged determination and solid form. These athletes come from two entirely different universes, but recent events have shown that sometimes the worlds of grace and grit can intersect in the most unexpected ways. And Biles’ own gymnastics move became the highlight of her favorite MLB team’s downfall.

MLB gets a gymnastics twist

In a recent post on X by the official account of Major League Baseball, captioned “Hardcore Parkour! #ALCS”, a whimsical video went viral. It featured Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia, who played in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Houston Astros. It was not a stunning catch or a remarkable home run, but rather a gymnastic move that stunned all.  Garcia, after being hit by a pitch from Astros’ pitcher Framber Valdez, executed a dazzling cartwheel right at home plate, much like the ones Biles has perfected on the gymnastics floor.

It was an iconic moment that added a ‘twist’ to the thrilling baseball game. The game, unfortunately for Biles and her beloved Astros, did not culminate in their favor. The final score of the night stood at 4-5, with the Texas Rangers victorious in Game 2 of the ALCS. Surprisingly, this isn’t the first time a move from the realm of gymnastics has made its way into the rugged world of MLB.

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Simone Biles showing her gymnastics skills before an MLB crowd

In 2019, the Houston Astros secured their second World Series trophy by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies. The victory was celebrated far and wide, and among those offering their congratulations was none other than Simone herself. Biles, an Astros enthusiast, has had the privilege of throwing the first pitch at her favorite hometown team’s games on three occasions. That year, as she stepped onto the field to announce the start of the game with a resounding “play ball,” she added a dash of her gymnastic flair.

Before delivering the opening pitch, she astounded the crowd by executing a mesmerizing standing backflip with a complete twist in the middle of the field. It was a moment that left everyone spellbound. Even in previous years, when she was asked to throw out the first pitch, she took the responsibility seriously, practicing her throw.

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Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist and a perpetual icon in the world of gymnastics, has continually demonstrated that she’s the G.O.A.T. in her arena. In a remarkable twist, her skills and influence have reached across the divide between gymnastics and MLB, mirroring each other in unexpected ways, as shown by Adolis Garcia.

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