He is a star wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, but the Miami Marlins could use Jaylen Waddle.
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In Saturday’s charity softball home run derby by Xavien Howard, Waddle showed impressive power and bat speed — cranking out five home runs in the first round of the derby. He did not win the contest; however, the native Texan had everyone on their feet.
Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle hit 5 home runs in 1st round of Xavien Howard Celebrity Home Run Derby. He ended up losing 3 to 1 in the Finals to Giants safety Bobby McCain — the champion.
A portion of Waddle’s session here. pic.twitter.com/5c3FyEbNS2
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) June 17, 2023
Waddle tweeted at the Marlins on social media, letting them know he is available if they want him.
@Marlins 😎 https://t.co/Cr2O8r1ddO
— JW (@D1__JW) June 17, 2023
He made it to the final round of the derby before suffering a 1-3 loss to Bobby McCain of the New York Giants. Waddle is coming off back-to-back 1,000+ yard receiving seasons as a former first-round pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.
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