Recently, an interesting statistic about the Los Angeles Dodgers has been making the rounds on social media. Apparently, during last year’s MLB All-Star break in July, the team had a lot of sex with the goal of producing future Dodger stars.
And it looks like their efforts were successful, as many of the team’s players are currently on paternity leave.
Take a look at this rundown:
In the last week:
Mookie Betts placed on the paternity list.
Evan Phillips placed on the paternity list.
Max Muncy placed on the paternity list.
Cody Bellinger placed on the paternity list.
Brusdar Graterol placed on the paternity list.Wow.
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) April 25, 2023
The list of players on paternity leave includes a significant number of the team’s starting players, as well as some of its pitchers. The numbers are pretty impressive, with all but one of the players being married or in a long-term relationship.
When you look at the timing of the paternity leave, it becomes clear that the players were likely getting busy during the All-Star break. The break falls right in the middle of the long and grueling MLB season, which doesn’t leave a lot of time for anything other than baseball.
Of course, this isn’t to say that all of the players were celibate before the break. However, it does suggest that the break provided an opportunity for them to focus on their personal lives and try to start families.
It’s worth noting that some of the players on paternity leave are among the team’s biggest stars, including Corey Seager, Clayton Kershaw, and Justin Turner. This means that the team is currently playing with a significantly weakened lineup.
However, the team’s success hasn’t seemed to suffer too much, as they continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the National League. It remains to be seen whether the team’s newfound focus on family will translate into long-term success on the field, but for now, it’s certainly an interesting story.
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent run of paternity leave is a testament to the power of family and the importance of work-life balance.
It’s a reminder that even professional athletes have personal lives and responsibilities outside of the game, and that success in all areas of life requires a certain amount of dedication and focus. And, of course, it’s a testament to the power of love and the joy of new life, which is something that we can all appreciate.
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