Phillies Fans: Pitcher Austin Nola Talks Playing for Sports ‘Toughest’ Fandom
Myth or fact? Philadelphia is the toughest crowd to play for and please? While they are a sports city known for booing and beating up Santa; MLB pitcher Austin Nola wants to set the record straight about Phillies fans.
No, they are not so different from any other city. When it comes to their sports teams they are passionate, hardcore and ready to get loud to cheer on their guys at a moment’s notice. For some athletes… that’s the dream.
To play in front of packed out crowds shouting the franchise’s name with all their might. Phillies pitcher, Austin Nola; who has been absolutely dominant during the 2023 postseason, helping his team now reach the NLCS, says Phillies fans are legit and awesome. Nola says,
“You always hear about this city being full of really tough, hard-nosed people. But what sometimes gets left out of the equation is that so many people here have a heart of gold. They’re loyal, friendly, and they’ll do anything to help you out if you need it.
In a lot of ways it reminds me of what people are like back home. Most everyone I meet in Philadelphia is very kind, and they have treated everyone in my family well. Philly has opened its arms to us in a way that is truly special. It’s like a really big small town.”
Phillies Fans: Pitcher Austin Nola Talks Playing for Sports ‘Toughest’ Fandom
As one can see, the kind, yet spirited Phillies fans are not so hard to please… do your job and play well. Yet, when it comes down to it; that’s literally what fans of any team wants at the end of the day. Therefore, Philly is just like the rest of us sports lovers.
Furthermore, Nola also got candid about a few other things. Such as, what it feels like when it comes to being at the ballpark. And what type of support athletes can expect from a city known for ‘brotherly love.’ Nola reveals,
“I love the place. Coming back from road trips and driving up to the stadium, I can take a deep breath. We’re back home.
I mean, for me, this is the best place in the world to play. Our fans … yes, they are passionate. They want to win just as bad as we do. [Also] they expect a lot out of us. They will cheer you, [as well as] love you, and sometimes, yes, they will boo you.If you hustle, work hard, and play the game the right way, you will do fine.”
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