Michael Irvin has never called a baseball game in his life, but he’s found his way into Netflix’s Home Run Derby coverage anyway.
Irvin told On3 he’ll be at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, and to be clear, he’s not there to break down swing mechanics or tell you why Junior Caminero has more pop than his listed exit velocity suggests.
“I’m so looking forward to going out and being around and showcasing the Home Run Derby for Netflix and interviewing guys to bring them on my White House show and everything,” Irvin said. “I know it’s in Philadelphia, so I’ve got to walk amongst them, but I’m willing. I’m willing. Let them know, I come in peace.”
Irvin has been one of Netflix’s most prominent sports personalities since the platform launched The White House in January — Netflix’s first original sports podcast — which Irvin co-hosts with Brandon Marshall twice weekly. The name comes from the legendary party house near the Cowboys’ practice facility during the 1990s dynasty. Irvin called himself “the president of the White House” in Netflix’s “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” docuseries. The house became infamous for the parties that happened there during Dallas’ Super Bowl years. Irvin described it as “a safe place for camaraderie,” which is certainly one way to put it.
“It really has been a beautiful union,” Irvin said about his relationship with Netflix. “It’s amazing because Netflix has such a great relationship with the Dallas Cowboys. It really works out.”
Irvin told On3 he’ll be at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, and to be clear, he’s not there to break down swing mechanics or tell you why Junior Caminero has more pop than his listed exit velocity suggests.
“I’m so looking forward to going out and being around and showcasing the Home Run Derby for Netflix and interviewing guys to bring them on my White House show and everything,” Irvin said. “I know it’s in Philadelphia, so I’ve got to walk amongst them, but I’m willing. I’m willing. Let them know, I come in peace.”
Irvin has been one of Netflix’s most prominent sports personalities since the platform launched The White House in January — Netflix’s first original sports podcast — which Irvin co-hosts with Brandon Marshall twice weekly. The name comes from the legendary party house near the Cowboys’ practice facility during the 1990s dynasty. Irvin called himself “the president of the White House” in Netflix’s “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” docuseries. The house became infamous for the parties that happened there during Dallas’ Super Bowl years. Irvin described it as “a safe place for camaraderie,” which is certainly one way to put it.
“It really has been a beautiful union,” Irvin said about his relationship with Netflix. “It’s amazing because Netflix has such a great relationship with the Dallas Cowboys. It really works out.”
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