Life after baseball is only enjoyable with a Sam’s Club new Cheddar Cheese Pork Hot Dog and a Pepsi Zero Sugar, not just any hot dog and drink.
Andre Ethier and Hunter Pence recently spoke with The Sporting Tribune about their collaboration with Sam's Club and Pepsi for the celebration of National Hot Dog Day. Ethier and Pence will be hosting a community event at their local Sam's Club on Wednesday, July 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. During the event, shoppers and fans will have the opportunity to meet the hometown legends and indulge in the new Cheddar Cheese Pork Hot Dog and Pepsi Zero Sugar combo for the special price of $1.38.
The summer event will feature Ethier at Sam's Club in Torrance, CA, from 2 pm to 6 pm, and Pence at the Sam's Club in Shenandoah, TX.
Ethier, 42, retired from baseball in 2017 after playing 12 seasons for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was traded from the Oakland Athletics to the Dodgers in 2005 for Milton Bradley and Antonio Perez. Ethier shared the story of finding out he was being promoted to the Dodgers and playing in front of his family and friends at Chase Field in Phoenix, which was just two miles away from where he grew up.
After retiring from baseball, Ethier's life has been excellent. He is now a father and loves watching his son play high school baseball. He remains a mentor and an active member of the Dodgers community. Ethier is excited about his unique relationship with current Dodger Miguel Vargas and looks forward to seeing how Vargas's career unfolds.
Pence, the Two-time World Series champion with the San Francisco Giants, spoke to The Sporting Tribune about his partnership with Sam's Club and Pepsi. He also discussed how he felt after being traded from the Philadelphia Phillies and his special relationship with Willie Mays.
Mays, the "Say Hey Kid," one of baseball's greatest and most beloved players, passed away at the age of 93 on June 18.
Pence shared a fantastic story about asking Mays for help with hitting the changeup.
"Hunter, you see it and you hit the hell out of it." Mays said to Pence.
Pence, 41, played from 2007 until 2020, ending his career with the Giants after spending time with the Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, and the Philadelphia Phillies. He was a four-time All-Star, hitting 244 home runs and batting in 942 runs.
The shared stories of Ethier and Pence are profoundly moving, showcasing the pinnacle moments of their careers.