"In high school, he pitched a no-hitter and then took Greg Maddux's daughter, Paige, to the prom all in the same day" - Fun fact featuring LA Dodgers star Joey Gallo goes viral, fans react

LA Dodgers' new hire Joey Gallo is quickly becoming a fan favorite. Gallo, a former Gold Glover and star for the Texas Rangers, came to the Dodgers at this year's trade deadline from the New York Yankees. Because things were not working out for Gallo in the Bronx, he was hoping for a reset in LA.

On Tuesday night, during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, an interesting and hilarious fact about Gallo was shown to the crowd. It may be a sign that Gallo's fortunes are about to turn as he forges a career with one of the best teams.

The graphic read, "In high school, he pitched a no-hitter and then took Greg Maddux's daughter, Paige, to the prom all in the same day"

Joey Gallo came to the New York Yankees at the trade deadline in 2021. Originally, there were big hopes for Gallo, a versatile utility fielder who wields a big bat.

Unfortunately, these aspirations came to a screeching halt as soon as Gallo put on the pinstripes.

He batted just .160 for the Yankees in the second half of the 2021 season. His numbers stayed in a lull in 2022, with Gallo hitting just .159 with 24 RBIs in 82 games.

Joey Gallo, who stands at an imposing 6'5", would be an impressive prom date for anyone to snag. Fans have shared images online that show the impressive stature of the newly minted LA Dodger.

Eventually, the Yankees management accepted that it didn't work out and shipped Gallo to the LA Dodgers at this year's trade deadline. On Monday night, Gallo hit a 437-foot drive against the Arizona Diamondbacks and fans soon saw a vintage glimpse of the player.

On Tuesday, a graphic was shared on the jumbotron at Dodgers Stadium telling a classic story about Gallo. Apparently, when Gallo was in high school, he was quite popular with the ladies.

Joey Gallo gets a warm, funny welcome to his new team

The quote made reference to eight-time All-Star and World Series champion pitcher Greg Maddux. Gallo attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada along with star Bryce Harper.

For Gallo, who is looking to recreate the magic of his early career, this might be a reminder of what he needs. Although he has a ways to go before his numbers are back up to scratch, this undoubtedly brought a smile to his face. We can only hope that Joey Gallo does not strike himself out.

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Adrian Dorney is a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda. Having worked over five years in the industry, Adrian strives to combine statistical analysis with the human side of baseball reporting. Since a lot of his briefs involve publishing content with urgency, he has perfected a process involving a combination of trustworthy sources and assessment with intuition.

His lifelong tryst with baseball began with growing up in Toronto and watching the Blue Jays regularly. His favorite player is Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., and Jose Bautista's go-ahead home run in 2015 ALDS Game 5 remains his favorite baseball memory to date.

When not working, Adrian is constantly looking to learn new things and he also loves playing golf and chess.

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