‘Top Gun’ star Miles Teller jokes he’ll quit acting to play for the Phillies
'Top Gun: Maverick' star said he’d consider making a job switch as the Philadelphia Phillies head to the 2022 World Series.
Miles Teller isn’t ruling out a career in professional baseball.
After the Philadelphia Phillies clinched a spot in the 2022 World Series, the "Top Gun: Maverick" star said he’d consider making the job switch.
When asked if he would quit his acting career to play with the Phillies, Teller responded, "That’s a tough one."
After the Philadelphia Phillies clinched a spot in the 2022 World Series, the "Top Gun: Maverick" star said he’d consider switching jobs. (LionsShareNews/Backgrid)
The actor said he would put his job on hold "right now" to be a part of the team.
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The actor was spotted at Los Angeles International Airport with wife Keleigh Sperry wearing red to show support for the Phillies. They were both wearing Phillies hats ahead of Game 1 of the World Series Friday night.
When asked if Major League Baseball has reached out to Teller to throw a first pitch, Tell responded with, "We’ll see, you got to watch," before heading into a car.
Teller was born in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, and was ecstatic when the Phillies won a spot on the World Series.
He celebrated by downing shots at Angelo’s Pizzeria in South Philly, according to a video that surfaced online.
The actor attended several Phillies games throughout the season, including Game 4 of the NLCS against the San Diego Padres at Citizen Bank Park last week.
Actor Miles Teller cheers for the Philadelphia Phillies during Game 5 of the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park Oct. 23, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
The "Top Gun: Maverick" star attended Game 5 of the NLCS with his wife. She shared a photo of the two on her Instagram after the Phillies secured the win.
"World Series kinda stuff," Sperry captioned the photo.
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Miles Teller cheers on the field between the fifth and sixth innings during Game 5 of the NLCS between the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Before the game, Teller labeled himself the team's "good luck charm" during a quick interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia.
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Actor Miles Teller, center, reacts during the seventh inning between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park Oct. 22, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
The Phillies beat the San Diego Padres in five games to clinch an appearance in the Fall Classic.
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The Phillies are in Houston for Game 1 of the World Series against the Astros Friday.
Fox News Digital Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.
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