Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon has sparked controversy with his recent comments regarding his professional priorities. Rendon stated that baseball has "never been a top priority" for him, emphasizing that it is a job he does to make a living. He further clarified that his faith and family are his foremost priorities, even suggesting he would leave baseball if it conflicted with these aspects of his life. These remarks have drawn mixed reactions from the baseball community, with some criticizing Rendon for his lack of passion given his significant $245 million contract with the Angels. Others, however, defend his perspective, highlighting the importance of personal values over professional obligations. Rendon's comments come at a time when the Angels are hopeful for increased productivity from him in the 2024 season.
MLB fans crushed Anthony Rendon for saying that baseball has never been a top priority for him https://t.co/ohM2ssyF1o https://t.co/IGB9NoqZmk
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon has a World Series title, two Silver Slugger Awards and a $245 million MLB contract — but said baseball has “never been a top priority” for him as he offered perspective on his career https://t.co/BIWGt59iUA
The Angels third baseman, Anthony Rendon, said in the @ocregister today that “[work has] never been a priority to me. It’s a job. I do this to make a living. My faith and my family come first, before this job.” And I will just say that THAT attitude, as sanctimonious and pious… https://t.co/Kdi1xcetDK
So what if baseball is just a job for Anthony Rendon? https://t.co/aej0KHBdbb
People lost their minds over Anthony Rendon saying playing baseball wasn't his "top" priority - instead saying his faith and family will always come first. We see nothing wrong with this statement. Do you? #GoHalos #MLB https://t.co/3T7pAwBE9I
⚾ "This is a job. I do this to make a living," oft-injured Angels star Anthony Rendon said. "My faith and my family come first before this job. So if those things come before it, I’ll move on." https://t.co/TUQrbO8usN
Baseball has 'never been a top priority' for Anthony Rendon. 👀 https://t.co/UUOHvrr568 https://t.co/WKVzKHqAs9
Angels' Anthony Rendon said baseball isn't a 'top priority.' Well, when you're paid $245 million, it kinda has to be ... READ: https://t.co/OVvTiLprin
Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon says baseball has "never been a top priority for me" and that he plays the sport "to make a living." https://t.co/50ChVHvZlk
Anthony Rendon every time he’s forced to play baseball https://t.co/4PyX8Rrcz7
Rendon: Baseball's 'never been a top priority for me' https://t.co/U3KT7fpBrF
Anthony Rendon is owed too much money to cut, but he should at least pretend to like baseball: https://t.co/pKVu4fC3Ie https://t.co/qZ2kFFIpFF
Anthony Rendon on if baseball is a top priority for him: "It’s never been a top priority for me. This is a job. I do this to make a living. My faith, my family come first before this job. So if those things come before it, I’m leaving." 🎥: @BallySportWest https://t.co/T7VMYyi9F1
Since it is now required of every ball writer to weigh in with a hot take on Rendon, I'm gonna say: If a guy says his family and faith are top priorities above baseball, that's not a bad thing, is it?
"Does this sound like a dude that's committed?" @aj_pierzynskiFT says Anthony Rendon should just retire rather than make the @Angels have to deal with all of this if baseball is just a job to him. ▶️ https://t.co/yHiiSVavWH https://t.co/xikMFUo84z
Angels slugger Anthony Rendon admits baseball is NOT atop his list of priorities four years after oft-injured third baseman inked $245m deal with LA: 'This is a job I do to make a living' https://t.co/B6R73BhjKh https://t.co/XL4GXwSzyY
Anthony Rendon talked about his upcoming season and his priorities today. “This has never been a top priority. This is a job. I do this to make a living. My faith and my family come first before this job. So if those things come before it, I’ll move on.” https://t.co/husgv29ugs
‘It’s a job’: Angels’ $245m Rendon says baseball never his top priority https://t.co/KMyK9L3TKc
Angels’ $245 million man Anthony Rendon isn’t a fan of baseball: ‘It’s never been a top priority’ https://t.co/MoUYqsAPFj https://t.co/GbW4GXXvnn
Anthony Rendon Showed Up To Angels Spring Training With a Whole New Outlook On Baseball...Just Kidding He Said Baseball Isn't a Top Priority For Him https://t.co/NEm0avngiy https://t.co/rbZu3tIFD0
Los Angeles Angels 3B Anthony Rendon: '[Baseball]'s never been a top priority for me.' https://t.co/Z1V77Yqwmp
Everything Anthony Rendon said today, we already knew about him. I think the most relevant thing he said is in the paragraph below. Yeah, he treats baseball as a job. But that doesn’t mean he’s milking injuries, like people have suggested in the past. https://t.co/ODCtv8RYXG https://t.co/QUo7aUs44b
Anthony Rendon Showed Up To Angels Spring Training With a Whole New Outlook On Baseball...Just Kidding He Said Baseball Isn't a Top Priority For Him @BarstoolHubbs https://t.co/WPv9RFHfKs https://t.co/YFKOhqfgtE
Anthony Rendon says baseball has never been a top priority for him. https://t.co/8VujWbGi8i
MLB fans crushed Anthony Rendon for saying that baseball has never been a top priority for him https://t.co/oin1kRimnH https://t.co/aGXg9FgnGW
MLB's Anthony Rendon Dragged After Admitting Baseball's Not 'A Top Priority For Me' | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/DCzxRv09Ca
Rendon has been the same since day one. The problem for him is that the whole “I don’t like baseball this is just a job” thing is cute/ fun when you’re hitting 30 bolts and carrying a team to a WS. But when you’re not performing and rarely available, it doesn’t go over the same… https://t.co/lg9N3Iz00j
Really hard to root for Anthony Rendon. Baseball doesn’t have to be your passion but this is a bad look for a $300m player who barely plays and when he does, it’s been bad https://t.co/rsSa8NVbqt
Anthony Rendon says baseball is a job, not a 'top priority' as Angels hope for more productivity in 2024 https://t.co/MzHaJnpYoU
Anthony Rendon, on if baseball is a top priority for him: “It’s never been a top priority for me. This is a job. I do this to make a living. My faith, my family come first before this job. So if those things come before it, I’m leaving.” https://t.co/I5ceSrFYyB
Anthony Rendon says playing baseball has never been a top priority https://t.co/r6nOMX7ncZ
Anthony Rendon was interviewed this morning about his feelings towards baseball and these were his responses. (via @SamBlum3) https://t.co/ySK0mkZKTM
Anthony Rendon on playing pro baseball: "It’s never been a top priority for me. This is a job. I do this to make a living. My faith, my family come first before this job. So if those things come before it, I’m leaving." Here's the full exchange: https://t.co/xtgaywzNx9