What other retired Major Leaguers could follow David Ross' lead and become reality stars?
David Ross will bring his grandpa dance moves to "Dancing with the Stars" this season. The former catcher will be the first baseball player to appear on the show, and that got us wondering: What other retired MLBers might make good reality TV stars?
Here are our thoughts -- leave yours in the comments.
The Bachelorette: Pat Burrell
After nine years of putting the "love" in City of Brotherly Love -- and crafting a pretty compelling Hall of Fame case in the process -- Pat the Bat is ready to hand out some roses.
Between Burrell,
And if all that doesn't convince you, his dog Elvis definitely will:
Shark Tank:
Whether it's statues:
Telephones:
Or, um, corn?
Big Papi has a clear record of demolishing anything that needs to be demolished. Plus, what Shark Tank judge could ever say no to this face?
Survivor:
I mean, just look at that photo. Who could vote a face like that off the island? In addition to his ability to win the hearts and minds of his fellow contestants, though, Swisher also has the outdoorsman instincts necessary to excel. Just look at how he handles finding himself on the open seas:
When life hands you a kayak, made kayak-ade.
Top Chef: Keith Hernandez
Keith Hernandez is many things: former Major League great, beloved broadcaster, iconic TV star. Something you might not know, however, is that he's also a master of the grill:
The GIF above was captured back in June, when the former Mets first baseman decided to pay a visit to his food stand at Citi Field. Rather than just check up on the place, though, Hernandez decided to turn Keith's Grill into ... well, Keith's grill. Let's see Tom Colicchio churn out that many delicious burgers.
America's Got Talent: Michael Cuddyer
What exactly is Michael Cuddyer's hidden talent, you ask? One word: magic.
Yes, in addition to being a 15-year MLB vet, Cuddyer is also a magician. He's particularly passionate about David Blaine, as you can see in the video below:
Lest you suspect that his tricks might not go over as well with a panel of adult judges, just look at the wide-eyed wonder of
The Voice: Barry Zito
For those who don't know, the former A's and Giants pitcher Barry Zito has channeled his long-time love of guitar into a career as a country star. He's got his own music video and everything:
He's eagerly awaiting your call, Blake Shelton.
