Okay, so, I’ve been on this kick lately, right? Totally fascinated by athletes and their ink. Specifically, I was digging into Marcus Stroman’s tattoos the other day, and let me tell you, this guy’s body is a walking storybook! I mean, forget blank slates, we are talking about a full-blown art gallery here. I spent a good chunk of my weekend just diving deep into what each piece means.
First off, I started with the most visible one – that piece right across his cheekbones. It was the first one I noticed, obviously, and it got me curious. Turns out, it’s a tribute to some of his biggest wins. It’s pretty cool how he’s wearing his achievements like that, literally on his sleeve, or well, his face in this case.
Then, I moved on to his chest area. This part is deep, man. He’s got all these self-belief quotes, you know? Stuff like “Believe in yourself” – real motivational speaker vibes. But it’s not just general pep-talk stuff. On one side, there are snippets about baseball, his career, and all that jazz. And on the other? Pure family love. Tattoos for every member of his family. I thought that was super touching. It’s like, this guy’s heart is as big as his fastball, you feel me?
I also found out he’s got a tattoo for winning the Gold Glove Award. I mean, how cool is that? I was browsing through some old articles and stumbled upon this tidbit. It’s amazing how he’s commemorating his defensive skills with a permanent mark. That’s dedication right there.
- Started with the visible cheekbone tattoo, a tribute to his big wins.
- Explored the chest area, filled with self-belief quotes and family tributes.
- Discovered the Gold Glove Award tattoo, a symbol of his defensive achievements.
And get this, I learned that he got some of his work done by this artist, Levi Reimer, from Abbotsford, B.C. It’s wild to think about the miles he’s probably traveled just to get inked up by the right person.
The Jackie Robinson Tribute
But here’s the kicker, I read that he got a tattoo to honor Jackie Robinson. On Jackie Robinson Day, no less! This totally shows you the kind of guy Stroman is. Respectful, thoughtful, and totally in tune with the history of the game. I was so impressed by that move.
So yeah, I went down this rabbit hole, piecing together the stories behind each tattoo. It’s like, each one is a chapter in the book of Stroman. And honestly, after all this, I’ve got mad respect for the guy. He’s not just an athlete; he’s a storyteller, a family man, and a walking piece of art. And you know what? It made me think about getting another tattoo myself. Still figuring out what to get, but it’s gotta be something meaningful, just like Stroman’s.
