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One Of The Phillies Player’s Dads Cuts The Hair Of Multiple Teammates

Any guesses who it is? One Phillies player’s dad actually is a licensed barber (though he isn’t practicing anymore) but he does cut the hair of multiple players on the…

Chicago Cubs v Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts with teammates after the Philadelphia Phillies clinch the 2024 NL East Division at Citizens Bank Park on September 23, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Any guesses who it is? One Phillies player's dad actually is a licensed barber (though he isn't practicing anymore) but he does cut the hair of multiple players on the team. It has created quite the brotherhood of those who share the same barber.

Here is Matt Strahm, stand out reliever for the Philadelphia Phillies, on who cuts the hair of all of these great players.

Phillies Player Matt Strahm's Dad!!

"Is he going to be in Milwaukee?" HA! We couldn't get enough. Couldn't believe this amazing team, another reason to love these guys!

Maybe we could get him cutting some hair for charity? That would be special. Fans would line up around Citizens Bank Park to give back and get a fresh cut!

Philadelphia Phillies v Miami Marlins

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 05: Matt Strahm #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers during the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 05, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Matt Strahm Faced Carson Wentz In High School??

I also had the chance to sit down with Strahm in Spring Training when he told me an insane story about facing Carson Wentz when they were both in high school. Have to give some major props and credit to Donnie, producer of The Andie Summers Show, for putting the question in my head before I sat down with him.

Phillies NL East Champions

The Philadelphia Phillies are the National League East Champions for the first time since 2011. Still at this point (as of September 27th) who they will be playing the in the National League Division Series, but once the season ends, they will be set up to play against one of four teams that come out of the Wild Card Round! Due to their record, they have secured a first round bye.

Jeff Kurkjian is the morning show co-host on "The Andie Summers Show" on 92.5 XTU, Philly's Country Station. He's the nationally syndicated show host of "Jeff Kurkjian's Country Beat." As a content creator for 92.5 XTU he shares his perspective of being a dad, husband, country music and sports, specifically baseball.