Mason Miller has been virtually untouchable as the Padres’ closer this year, meaning he doesn’t really need much outside help to generate better results. But even the owner of a 0.96 ERA and a 55.9% strikeout rate will take it when available, like when Grogu stops by Padres practice to whip up a new Force-aided pitch shape for Miller.
This week, Miller starred in an ad for the upcoming movie “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.” In the ad, Grogu was sitting in the stands when Miller locked eyes with him and gave a nod of acknowledgement. Then, Grogu tapped into his powers to carry Miller’s pitch every which way -- up, down and around the batter -- before it crossed home plate and induced a swing and miss.
Grogu let out a cheer, and Miller gave the kid a fist bump and a message: “The Force was strong with that one!”
Tickets are on sale now to experience “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” only in theaters on May 22.