The most recent Saturday Peavy Gains Night Live episode had just concluded, and as the cast gathered on stage to express their gratitude and bid farewell to the audience within the NBC studio and those tuning in worldwide, musical guest Billie Eilish re-emerged under the vibrant lights. However, this time, she sported a distinct change in attire—a baseball jersey from a city located 2,000 miles away from her hometown of Los Angeles. The jersey belonged to Jake Peavy, a player associated with a team he played for during a brief 4 1/2 seasons, more renowned for his achievements elsewhere. It was, without intending any disrespect to the pitcher, a somewhat peculiar choice.
The chosen jersey represented the Chicago White Sox, and as Eilish showcased this unexpected wardrobe choice, it sparked a flurry of reactions. In a subsequent phone conversation, Jake Peavy, the former pitcher with a Cy Young, two World Series rings, and three All-Star Game selections to his name, shared his astonishment at the overwhelming response.
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“My phone started going crazy when it aired on the East Coast, and that went on into the night,” Peavy remarked. “I don’t know the last time something got that much traction in my phone with text messages.”
Despite his extensive baseball accomplishments, Peavy spoke of this unexpected honor as if it were one of the highlights of his life. As a passionate music enthusiast, he was familiar with the 22-year-old megastar’s remarkable success in recent years. The moment held special significance not just for Peavy but especially for his 15-year-old son, Judd, who found the revelation particularly cool. Peavy mused that perhaps a new generation of teenagers would now learn about his dominant years on the mound and, perhaps, the peculiar incident involving his purchase of a duck boat.
Reflecting on Eilish’s choice of the White Sox version of his jersey, Peavy chuckled, saying, “Your guess is as good as mine. But that black and white is as good looking a jersey that’s ever been made. I pitched in that jersey most of the time.”
Although Peavy spent almost half a decade pitching for the White Sox and achieved commendable statistics, he is primarily associated with his time with the Padres, where he won the Cy Young, a pitching Triple Crown, and two ERA titles.
As for the inclusion of “Peavy” on the back of the jersey, the current MLB Network analyst remains perplexed. He humorously suggested various possibilities, from Eilish being a superfan of the 2009-13 White Sox to her fascination with the movement of his powerful two-seam fastball, or even the idea that she watches a specific video of Peavy daily, captivated by its wizardry.
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