This week,ChiefsWire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke with retired Major League Baseball All-Star and World Series Champion Derek Lowe.
In his interview with Easton Jr., Lowe discusses his participation in this year's American Century Championship, which will take place July 10-12 at Edgewood Tahoe and air on NBC and Peacock. He expressed the fun, competitive atmosphere at the event each year and his thoughts on Patrick Mahomes choosing football over baseball.
"It took me a long time to be comfortable around these guys, but I'm very competitive. I mean, don't let people fool you. I'm going to the range and putting in my time. We are with the Stephen Curry's of the world, we make fun of it every year, like when he used to win championships because it was mid-June, and then he didn't have time to practice. Well, he has time to practice now, unfortunately," said Lowe. "But yeah, Joe Pavelski, Mardy Fish, John Smoltz, I'd love to see Annika (Sörenstam) get close one year. Throw my hat in the ring, too, to try to be competitive. But it's just a great week."
Mahomes' father notably played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2003, briefly crossing paths with Lowe as pitchers in the same era. The three-time Super Bowl champion was also a promising college baseball player, but decided to stay on the football path. Lowe reflects on speaking with Mahomes briefly during past golf tournaments.
Advertisement
"I mean, I saw him (Mahomes) there. I've never technically played with him, per se. I've talked to him on the range, about him and his career," said Lowe, "I obviously mentioned his dad, who had an historic career, but let's be honest, I think Patrick picked the right sport. Let's be honest."
The annual tournament awards $750,000 in prize money, much of which the celebrity players donate to local and national charities. Over the years, over $8 million has been donated to non-profit causes. Network television exposure on NBC/Peacock and a first-place prize of $150,000 make the celebrity tournament one of the most prestigious in golf.
Check out the website for more information about theAmerican Century Championship.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire:Derek Lowe comments on Patrick Mahomes choosing football over baseball