Brad Paisley: The Anthem Singer Who Makes Baseball History
Country music star Brad Paisley recently made headlines for his performance of the national anthem at a historic World Series game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. The game lasted 18 innings, tying the record for the longest World Series game. Paisley also sang the anthem at a previous marathon game seven years ago.
In a recent interview, Paisley shared his love for the Dodgers, having lived in Los Angeles part-time and attending games with his family. He has developed friendships with players like Clayton Kershaw and Justin Turner, as well as the team's front office staff. Paisley expressed his excitement at being part of such memorable games and being a footnote in baseball history.
Despite the long hours and unexpected outcomes of the games he has sung at, Paisley remains enthusiastic about his role as the anthem singer. He joked about being available for football games as well, should any team need extra innings. He sees the unpredictability of baseball as part of its charm and enjoys being a part of these unique moments.
Paisley finds joy in the unusual and exciting moments that baseball brings, such as last night's game and Shohei Ohtani's exceptional performance. He appreciates the quirks and surprises that baseball offers, echoing the sentiment expressed in the movie "Moneyball" that celebrates the romanticism of the sport.
With his deep connection to the Dodgers and his involvement in historic games, Paisley humorously suggested that he should be known as "Mr. More Baseball." His passion for the sport and his role in these memorable games have solidified his place in baseball history.