Randy Johnson is a really reluctant, and considerably imply, coach of a youth baseball crew within the newest work for Sizzler by Mischief @ No Mounted Tackle.
The MLB Corridor of Famer is introduced out of retirement for the brand new marketing campaign, “Hungry for the Win,” which cements a brand new tagline for the California-based chain of household steakhouses: “We Goin’ Sizzler.”
Johnson’s mission within the advert is to educate a bunch of pretty clumsy 9-year-old baseball gamers, the Simi Valley River Canine, and attempt to assist them win their first recreation. Johnson served the crew two days of old-school baseball the one method a 6’10” lefty fastballer is aware of how—with robust love, or actually not a lot love in any respect.
A hero spot hints on the motion, with the gruff pitcher getting simply, and hilariously, pissed off along with his gamers. At one level he even says to the youngsters, “I’ve seen better swings at a playground.”
An extended-form video reveals all of the ups and largely downs of the coaching and the sport because the crew, after all sponsored by Sizzler, tries to win one to allow them to get to Sizzler and eat shrimp and ice cream.
Spoiler alert: The River Canine didn’t win the sport. However they did rating their first run to kick off the season, and that’s price its weight in sundaes from Sizzler’s limitless salad bar. They in the end received to take pleasure in a winners feast, despite the fact that they misplaced.
“We believe every win deserves a big celebration,” mentioned Sasha Shennikov, Sizzler’s director of selling, in an announcement. “Whether it’s hitting your first home run or just making it to first base, Sizzler’s here to help folks savor that moment.”
Johnson weighed in that he thought his comeback would take him to the Bronx or the Bay, not Simi Valley.
“But honestly whether you’re in the big leagues or a little one, what matters is winning. But even more honestly, it’s how you play the game. Thanks to me, these kids play the game right. That’s reason enough to celebrate for this old ballplayer. With that, I announce my retirement from the River Dogs. It’s over to you now. Woof woof,” mentioned Johnson in an announcement.
