“Athlete” and “in shape” are often thought of as going together. It’s part of the requirement, right?
You can’t be one without the other.
Unless, of course, you are a major league baseball player. Then being fat is okay.
Maybe it’s part of the appeal millions of Americans still have to what was once the national pastime, but baseball is a sport that can be played by the short or tall, fast or slow and in-shape or out of shape.
However, some players have taken the inherent advantage of being able to coast to a whole other level. There are some diamond stars that believe it’s not just about what you do on the field, but how much you can eat off of it.
Maybe it’s the constant travel, or the need to unwind before and after the games, but these 25 players could use a little more time at the gym.