Spring Training brings a lot of amazing things, but none more exciting than what happened. Phillies player faces his brother for the very first time in their Major League careers. This is what happens in the amazing times of Spring Training. There’s a video of their first encounter on a Major League Spring Training field together, scroll down to see it.
Garrett Stubbs made his major league debut for the Houston Astros back in 2016. He joined the Philadelphia Phillies before the 2022 season began. He is our backup catcher and has been a crucial bench piece to keeping the team pumped up during the long season and the intense postseason.
His brother, C.J. Stubbs, is also a catcher. Isn’t this what baseball is all about? This amazing moment they shared together was caught on camera when the Phillies met with the Houston Astros during a Spring Training matchup.
Brothers Meeting On Major League Field For The First Time
As you might imagine, this was a very big deal for the Stubbs family. Something every kid dreams of is making it to the big leagues, but imagine being there WITH your brother? Very special. NBC Philadelphia dove a little bit deeper to talk to Garrett about how cool this moment was for his friends and family watching.
Keep in mind that I (Jeff Kurkjian) will be down in Clearwater, Florida for yet another year of Phillies Spring Training. Keep up on 925XTU.com or follow me @jpkurkjian to get all the updates. Can’t wait to share with you.
Being a fan of the game for my entire life, I am absolutely blessed that I get the opportunity to go down every year and interview players, coaches and fans about the best team in baseball. GO PHILLIES!
Phillies Wearing Controversial MLB Jerseys In Media Photoshoot
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the 2024 MLB jerseys. Mostly that they are not the same quality of the product from the past. The Phillies did their annual media shoot to get each member of the team all dressed up and looking good for whatever they might need this year. But, can you tell the difference in the jerseys? We talked about it on The Anide Summers Show.
MLB Jersey Controversy
The new jerseys were designed by Nike and manufactured by Fanatics, who is largely based in Philadelphia. A lot of fans are saying that they look cheap. Players haven’t been quiet about their discomfort with them either.
The Phillies classic look will not longer be chain-stitched. More details on that from Uniwatch. In looking closely below, you can tell the stitching of the Phillies on the chest is not stitched the same way.
And then, on top of that, the names on the back of the jersey are very much different. They seem to be, in my personal opinion, pressed on instead of beautifully stitched on. As a life long baseball fan, I am disappointed because the authentic jersey is supposed to be the amazing cream of the crop! But now, it doesn’t look that way.
It looks like I could iron those letters on and make my own MLB jersey, wouldn’t you agree?
MLB See Through Pants
But really it was the pants that had people shocked. Mostly because the white ones are pretty much see through! Photos have bouncing all over the internet of players maybe showing a little too much. Here’s Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.
The Phillies are lucky because they do have the pinstripes that kind of distract from what it is inevitably see through so not as bad as other uniforms but still not great. You be the judge of the Phillies home jersey in the new Nike/Fanatics style. What do you think?
Bryce Harper
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Bryce Harper #3 is posing with the new MLB Jerseys, are they see through? You be the judge. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Our First Basemen
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Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies close up with his Phantic bat. We love this guy and he loves our city so much. He will be at first base this year. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Matt Strahm Full Body
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Matt Strahm #25 rocking the jerseys. I feel like the pinstripes are doing wonders for this type of jersey, do you agree? (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Brandon Marsh CLOSE UP
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Brandon Marsh #16 is our GUY. Gonna see a lot more from him this year. Here he is rocking those new MLB jerseys. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Ranger Ranger!
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Ranger Suarez #55 will be an important part of the rotation this year. He was absolutely underrated across the leauge. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Trea Turner
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Trea Turner #7 is going to have a bounce back year, I am telling you. These MLB jerseys won't get in his way at all. His sophomore season in Philly is going to be huge (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Alec Bohm
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Alec Bohm #28 just won his arbitration case with the Phillies. He's getting paid and is going to be doing big things for them this year. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Nicky C
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Nick Castellanos #8 is ready for the new season. So is his son, Liam, we love them both. Going to expect another big season out of him this year. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Rob Thomson, Manager
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Manager Rob Thomson #59 or Philly Rob as people call him, isn't messing around. He's ready for redemption. And he looks good in the MLB jerseys. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Bryston Stott
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Bryson Stott #5 became a dad in the offseason and now he's at Spring Training ready for another year. He took a big step last season and hoping to continue that vibe into 2024. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Jeff Kurkjian is the morning show co-host on "The Andie Summers Show" on 92.5 XTU, Philly's Country Station. He's the nationally syndicated show host of "Jeff Kurkjian's Country Beat." As a content creator for 92.5 XTU he shares his perspective of being a dad, husband, country music and sports, specifically baseball.
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