Nick Castellanos, a professional baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies, recently shared some wisdom about aging in baseball.
He compared baseball players to milk and wine, stating that some players are like milk, which spoils over time, while others are like wine, which ages well. Castellanos believes there is no in-between; players are either milk or wine.
Wake up babe, new Nick Castellanos quote just dropped pic.twitter.com/1DlZ4cYBWH
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 13, 2024
Last season, Castellanos’s performance was compared to wine that aged well throughout most of the year but spoiled in the NLCS. He hopes to have an even better season this year after taking time to ferment and age.
Castellanos is known for his unique quotes and philosophical teachings. He once said, “I don’t have a college degree. I hit baseballs.”
He also showed his affinity for Philadelphia, saying, “I mean, yeah. I fuck with Philly.” Despite his straightforwardness, his words often make people pause and think.
“I fuck with Philly” -Nick Castellanos pic.twitter.com/dKjMib6H2Z
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) October 13, 2023
Castellanos has had a successful career in Major League Baseball. He started with the Detroit Tigers in 2013 and has also played for the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds. He was selected to play in the All-Star Game and received the Silver Slugger Award in 2021.
Following the season, he signed a five-year contract with the Phillies. In 2022, he batted .263/.305/.389, making him one of the top hitters in the league.
Notably, Castellanos was the last out of the 2022 World Series, which was won by the Houston Astros. However, in the 2023 National League Division Series, he made history by hitting multiple home runs in consecutive postseason games.
Castellanos brings a unique perspective to the game of baseball and continues to make an impact on and off the field.
Fans reacted as follows.
Between the @DairyDaddies, Aroldis Chapman and Nick Castellanos, I think we have enough milk content for generations to come
— Kyle Corwin (@kylecorwintakes) March 13, 2024
Nick Castellanos quotes need to be put in the HOF
— Last Take™ (@TheRealLastTake) March 13, 2024
Rangers like beer and they are the only team without a pride night
— Thornton Chesterfield (@RealThorntonC) March 13, 2024
You can’t be like pancakes. All exciting at first, but then by the end, you’re sick of them.
— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) March 13, 2024
@dhwanisaraiya_ how can this be made into art? 🤔😂
— Zachary East 🤟🏻🔔🇺🇸 (@ZacharyEast12) March 13, 2024
Man I miss him in Cincinnati
— Dylan Wilkerson (@wilkersonadylan) March 13, 2024
The whole Phillies team was like spoiled milk when they faced the legendary Brandon Pfaadt in the yoffs
— Louis (@playoffBader_) March 13, 2024
there’s some truth in this. Some players are flashes, come up, have a couple good seasons but never get better then they are done. They might hang around for a few more years as a fringe player. Guys that don’t walk & don’t play great defense are milk when they are ~32-33.
— Mr Running Red (@Datdakdude21) March 13, 2024
The man is a philosopher. I'm glad we have him in Philly
— Tony Notaro (@TonyNotaro07) March 13, 2024
There’s a lot of baseball players that are like milk, as there’s a drive into deep left field by Castellanos and that’ll be a home run.
— Junkballer Podcast (@Junkballerpod) March 13, 2024
This is funny coming from a player who’s neither milk or wine
— Alejandro Diaz (@ALEJANDR000000_) March 13, 2024
That's actually very wrong. The majority of baseball players are actually neither.
— The Proud Rebel (@the_proud_rebel) March 14, 2024
The most fire take of the entire season 🔥🔥🔥
— SouthpawTodd (@850elitefitness) October 13, 2023
He’s the most Philly-type personality I’ve seen😂😂 gotta love it
— Trent Collins™ (@TrentCollins024) October 14, 2023
OMG I miss him with the @reds so much! 😂😂😂😂
— Ann B (@wildannie1969) October 17, 2023
If no personality is great than him the best
— space.wax90 (@SpaceWax90) October 13, 2023
What a loser… so unprofessional
— Metsboy32 (@metsboy32) October 13, 2023
Nick is just so unbothered and I love him
— Justin Vasari (@SincerelyNotMe3) October 13, 2023
