TORONTO (AP) -Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards and receiver Lee Evans took batting practice at Rogers Centre before Thursday’s game between the Blue Jays and Yankees.
Edwards cleared the fence twice during his session while Evans managed a number of line drives.
“I wasn’t surprised,” Edwards said. “I played a lot when I was growing up. I played wiffle ball with my mom in the front yard, so that helps. This is obviously a little different, but the pitcher did a great job. It’s all about pitching and finding the sweet spot on the bat.”
Evans joked that his offensive game was based more on stealing bases.
“I’ve never been a strong hitter, I just use my speed and be an athlete out here,” Evans said.
The players batted wearing Blue Jays jerseys with their football numbers on the back. Edwards threw the first pitch to Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells.
Edwards said taking batting practice gave him a new appreciation for the rigors baseball players face.
r on my hand and muscles in my body I never knew I could hurt.”
Edwards and Evans will be back at Rogers Centre on Dec. 3 for a Thursday night game against the New York Jets, the second of five regular season games to be held at the stadium.
Buffalo lost 16-3 to Miami last Dec. 7 in Toronto.
After a 5-1 start, Buffalo finished last in the AFC East at 7-9, but Edwards is expecting better this year after the Bills added receiver Terrell Owens in the offseason. Mandatory team activities are set to begin Monday.
“I’m excited about the guys we brought in, I’m excited about our draft guys,” Edwards said. “I’m anxious for the season to get started here.”
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