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During his high school days, Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes<\/a> described himself as a \u201cbaseball player that was playing football<\/em>.\u201d Mahomes\u2019 ridiculous arm strength has continually baffled the NFL ever since his early days in the league, but real fans know the secret. Up until a particular moment in his life, Mahomes was preparing for a career as a professional baseball player, but soon realized his calling to be in football.<\/p>\n Thriving under the tutelage of his father, Patrick Mahomes Sr., Mahomes had put the entire MLB world on notice. Despite getting drafted by the Detroit Tigers, Mahomes continued his football career with Texas Tech University, while also initially opting to play baseball for the Red Raiders. Mahomes eventually decided to give a hundred percent of his focus to football, and perhaps Patrick Mahomes Sr. was the one who took this decision the hardest.<\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Patrick Mahomes Sr. has had a noteworthy career in the MLB. Playing for teams like the Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets, Mahomes Sr. put the \u2018relief\u2019 in a relief pitcher, making several playoff appearances during his illustrious career. But perhaps Mahomes Sr\u2019s biggest asset was his eldest son, Patrick Mahomes II.<\/p>\n The reigning Super Bowl MVP spent his early years soaking in the MLB experience and learning the ins and outs of the craft<\/a>. His father, like many others, hoped Mahomes to follow in his footsteps, but things probably worked out for the best.<\/p>\nFootball Patrick Mahomes dad was concerned<\/h2>\n