MLB News: Canadian native John Axford, who broke out as a closer with the Milwaukee Brewers to begin his career, recently completed an epic comeback from a second Tommy John surgery and achieved his dream of pitching for Team Canada in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. His resilience to return to the mound after blowing out his elbow with the Brewers during his only appearance with them in 2021 is quite the story.
Related: John Axford throws a scoreless inning in 2023 World Baseball Classic.
John Axford’s playing days may be done, but he is still out there making pitches – just not with a baseball. Recently he took to social media to give a pitch to prized free agent Shohei Ohtani and why he should sign with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Former Milwaukee Brewers closer John Axford makes amusing pitch for Shohei Ohtani to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays (MLB News).
On X, formerly Twitter, John Axford provided some laughter to the Shohei Ohtani rumors. He is expected to sign soon and the Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Los Angeles Angels are rumored as the three favorites to sign him.
Dear Shohei, if you sign with the Toronto Blue Jays, you can come over to my home any time you like and we can eat steak, listen to vinyl records, work out in my garage gym, discuss personal similarities like recovery from of two TJs and being tall and handsome! What do you say?
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) December 8, 2023
Following this comical pitch from John Axford fans responded with some amusing comments and pitches of their own.
Dear Shohei,
If you sign with the Giants, I’ll pick you up every day after practice and we’ll get ice cream – I’ll even drive you to Fenton’s in Oakland. Then we’ll hang at Isotope Comics for however long you want. Then we’ll see what’s playing at the Alamo Draft House.
Win-win!— alec (@AlecKeiserroad) December 8, 2023
My sources confirm John Axford will pick up Ohtani from Toronto Pearson after he signs his contract. https://t.co/yZYMF5ptqT pic.twitter.com/FmtjpCc3i7
— Jose (@josepintoj) December 8, 2023
Folks would pay a decent amount for this experience at an auction, so I have to assume Shohei will take this into account. https://t.co/ugw5UfX5iH
— Nick Ashbourne (@NickAshbourne) December 8, 2023
Dear Shohei – if you sign with the Blue Jays I will name my first born child after you!
To be clear, she’s 30 years old, but I just checked and she’s totally down with that!! 🙌😉
— John Shewchuk🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@johnshewchuk) December 8, 2023
Dear John and Shohei. I love steak and vinyl records. I brew a mean beer. Workouts are okay for other people. I’m short and not handsome. I work with a TJ. Every great duo needs that oddball sidekick. Awaiting your call for my interview.
— Jason 🍑 (@justjason709) December 8, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the baseball player from Port Dover?
The baseball player from Port Dover is John Axford, a notable relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB). Axford’s professional career includes time with several teams, most prominently the Milwaukee Brewers, where he excelled as a closer.
What team is John Axford on?
John Axford is not currently on a Major League Baseball team. He has previously pitched for the Milwaukee Brewers, among other teams.
