A.J. Brown was once a top Major League Baseball prospect considering playing for the Padres.
Still, Jalen Hurts hit the game-winning homerun at DeVonta Smith’s Celebrity softball game last summer.
The Eagles’ All-Pro quarterback and the star wide receiver sharpened their swings for Round 2 of Smith’s tournament, taking batting practice at Citizen’s Bank Park ahead of the Phillies matchup against the Detroit Tigers.
Jerry Crasnick
Jalen Hurts taking some hacks before the @Phillies game pic.twitter.com/Nr365KBYQF
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) June 6, 2023
Howard Eskins
Brown has a natural swing and during his contract impass with the Titans, considered returning to baseball before his trade to the Eagles.
Today at #Phillies BP a couple of new comers. #Eagles WR AJ Brown and QB Jalen Hurts. Jalen had some warning track power. More to come with AJ and a report on home run power. @SportsRadioWIP pic.twitter.com/LSAYsAVBje
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) June 6, 2023
Dave Uram
Eagles WR A.J. Brown and quarterback Jalen Hurts are visiting the Phillies today @KYWNewsradio pic.twitter.com/hh0gSoeqY1
— Dave Uram (@MrUram) June 6, 2023
Howard Eskins
Scouting report on #Eagles AJ Brown taking BP at #Philies today. Hit 3 dingers out of the ballpark. AJ Played football and baseball at #OleMiss. Was drafted by #Padres and participated 3 seasons at extended spring training for Padres. @SportsRadioWIP pic.twitter.com/S9sL1jv1OT
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) June 6, 2023
NBC Sports Philadelphia
Brown can really swing the bat, and has options if the NFL ever strikes.
Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown took some cuts at Phillies BP. ⚾️🏈 pic.twitter.com/gVJNZJb8qa
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) June 6, 2023
Phillies
Invited our neighbors over to play pic.twitter.com/D2uaAlfwik
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 6, 2023
