Auston Matthews displays offensive prowess in baseball

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews is already one of the most offensively gifted players in the National Hockey League today, having won the Maurice (Rocket) Richard Award as the League's best scorer twice now. And while his production dipped a bit last season, he remains as dangerous as ever heading into what will be his 8th NHL season. 

But just in case that this whole hockey business doesn't work out ultimately for Matthews, perhaps he can enjoy a career in Major League Baseball. Take a look as he blasts a home run during a batting practice session at Rogers Centre, home of MLB's Toronto Blue Jays before they faced the New York Yankees: 

It's always great to see athletes from the same city getting together with one another! 

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