Celebrities Take to the Field for All-Star Celebrity Softball GameCelebrities Take to the Field for All-Star Celebrity Softball Game On a sunny Saturday, the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field hosted the 2024 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game, where a star-studded lineup traded their usual outfits for baseball attire. Comedian Tiffany Haddish stole the show with her humorous insights into America’s beloved pastime. “Bubble gum, yum, yum, chew. I don’t know why they always chew. Maybe it’s frustration. Maybe they’re hungry,” she quipped. Among the celebrities taking the field was Mexican-American band Grupo Frontera, who admitted to being nervous, despite their Little League experience. “It’s a bit different,” said Payo Solis. “The stage we’ve practiced on for years is different from here.” Football great Terrell Owens displayed his competitive spirit. “When I play something, I play it to win. I know it’s fun for some people, but I play to win.” Over five innings, the celebrities engaged in a playful game filled with both lighthearted moments and intense competition. But ultimately, the game celebrated the tradition and joy of baseball. All-Star Week continues with the MLB Draft on Sunday, the Home Run Derby on Monday, and the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night. Thousands of fans are expected to flock to Arlington for these highly anticipated events.
They may have been uncomfortable, but they were ready to play the game.
On Saturday, 28 celebrities traded their hats for NFL stars, SNL stars and country artists at Globe Life Field in Arlington to compete in the 2024 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game.
Comedian Tiffany Haddish was among those in attendance in Arlington who brought attention to America’s favorite pastime, while having a little fun in the process.
“When you play baseball, you have to chew that big bubble gum. Bubble gum, yum, yum, chew. I don’t know why they always chew. Maybe it’s frustration. Maybe they’re hungry,” Haddish said.
The game was just one part of a week of highly anticipated events for the second-ever All-Star Week, which was held in Arlington and the first at Globe Life Field. The event left Texas’ own Grupo Frontera on edge.
“I’m actually pretty nervous. The last time I played baseball was in Little League,” Payo Solis said.
“It’s a little bit different. You asked how we feel between the stage and here. The stage that we’ve been practicing on for years,” Julian Pena Jr. said.
Former Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver Terrell Owens entered the game with tremendous concentration.
“When I play something, I play it to win. I know it’s fun for some people, but I play it to win,” Ownes said.
Over five innings, the celebrities competed in a low-stakes match that also featured moments of intense competition.
But ultimately, this game was about preserving tradition and fun.
All-Star Week continues on Sunday with the MLB Draft, followed by the Home Run Derby on Monday and the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night.
Thousands of baseball fans are expected to flock to Arlington for the various ticketed events.
