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Jose Bautista, Phillie Phanatic engage in workout duel

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista had a (friendly) physical competition with the mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies - but you may not expect how this one turned out.

Blue Jays slugger has friendly competition with Philadelphia mascot

Jose Bautista, left, shows the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot how to execute a proper handstand. (YouTube)

Spring training is a time for players to work all the kinks out before the baseball season begins – and that includes their training regimens.

On Saturday, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista had a friendly competition with the mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies, the Phillie Phanatic.

You may not expect how this one turned out.


Prepare for someone to get their feathers ruffled about baseball players having fun while playing the game they love.