Baker Mayfield, recently signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a lucrative three-year contract worth up to $100 million, wasted no time immersing himself in the Tampa Bay community and supporting other sports teams in the area, including the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Despite the Lightning securing a wild card spot and not being favored to win the Stanley Cup this year, they are gearing up for a playoff run. Mayfield contributed to the excitement by narrating the Lightning’s hype video for their upcoming playoff series against the Florida Panthers. The video, released by the Lightning on social media, features Mayfield at Amalie Arena, rallying fans and expressing confidence in the team’s abilities.
Mayfield’s involvement with Tampa Bay sports extends beyond hockey; he has been spotted at Lightning games alongside his Buccaneers teammates and has also shown support for the Tampa Bay Rays. This level of engagement indicates his strong connection to the Tampa Bay community. Fans can anticipate seeing him during the Lightning’s playoff series opener against the Panthers, scheduled for April 21 at 12:30 PM.