Noah Syndergaard, a former MLB pitcher, publicly supported Donald Trump at a White House event for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award. This support comes despite his earlier expressed distaste for Trump. Syndergaard attended the ceremony and met Trump for the first time.
Key facts:
- Noah Syndergaard was known for his time with the New York Mets from 2012 to 2019.
- Syndergaard’s career was impacted by injuries, including Tommy John Surgery in 2020.
- He has a career win-loss record of 59-47 and a 3.71 ERA.
- Syndergaard tweeted in 2017 that “Baseball is my significant other,” confirming his breakup with Alex Cooper.
- After the ceremony, he was seen playing catch with kids outside the White House.
Syndergaard expressed excitement about meeting Trump. He said, “It’s a dream come true, I’m riding this bliss in this moment.” He also defended Trump against media negativity, stating that he is a “patriotic guy.” Trump’s comments included praise for Syndergaard, referring to him as “Professional baseball pitcher, Noah Syndergaard, sometimes known as Thor.”
Syndergaard’s relationship with Cooper was described as toxic and short-term. Their relationship reportedly began during her senior year at Boston University. Currently, Syndergaard’s career includes 928 strikeouts across multiple teams after leaving the Mets.
The impact of this public support on Syndergaard’s image remains uncertain. His past criticisms of Trump may lead to mixed reactions from fans and followers.
