Brewers bullpen catcher Marcus Hanel ate 23 cheesesteaks in four days
If you live in Wisconsin, you are legally required to consume foods covered in cheese in large amounts. Because of that, it’s no surprise a member of the Milwaukee Brewers just set a record for most cheesesteaks consumed at Citizens Bank Park.
Bullpen catcher Marcus Hanel emerged as both the hero we deserve, and the hero we need Thursday. During the team’s four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Hanel ate an astounding 23 cheesesteaks.
Hanel actually broke a couple of cheesesteak records. Through three games, Hanel had consumed 18 cheesesteaks, breaking the three-day record set by New York Mets bullpen catcher Eric Langill.
Miami Marlins pitcher Mat Latos held the four-day record with 18, but Hanel blew past that before Thursday’s game even started.
The Brewers even captured the glorius event for all to see.
By the time the game had ended, Hanel had eaten three more cheesesteaks, bringing his final total to 23. He didn’t just break the record, he obliterated it, and we respect the hell out of that.
The Phillies clubhouse attendants are responsible for keeping track of the records, and Hanel made sure to thank them after he made history.
It should come as no surprise that former Brewers dominate the cheesesteak record books. Corey Hart holds the one-day record after eating seven cheesesteaks.
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Following the stunt, Hanel explained to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com that he’s always eaten a ton.
“My mom and dad both came from Germany, and they didn’t have anything,” Hanel said. “So if they put anything on the plate, you ate it. … I remember in high school, as a ballplayer you want to gain weight. I was 6-foot-3, 170 or 175, and I would eat all the time. My mom would make these huge sandwiches. She would make five of them, and during the course of the day at school I would eat them … I would eat three sandwiches, and I would sell two of them for a dollar apiece and order two hot lunches and five chocolate milks.”
We bow down to you, Mr. Hanel. We worry about the state of your stomach, but we bow to you anyway. You know, there’s a famous hot dog contest coming up, and Coney Island isn’t all that far from Philadelphia. Think about it, is all we’re saying.
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