Dodgers Pitcher Blake Snell's Home Burgled Days Before Big Game
Sarah Johnson
April 4, 2025
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Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell's Seattle-area home was burglarized days before his home opener start. No injuries reported; police are investigating with security footage assistance.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell revealed that his Seattle-area home was broken into just days before his crucial start in the team’s home opener. Fortunately, no one was at the residence during the break-in, as Snell was in Los Angeles gearing up for the big game.
In a statement shared via NBC KING 5, Snell expressed relief over the lack of injuries and emphasized his collaboration with local authorities. He said, "We’re working closely with local authorities and are incredibly grateful for their swift response and ongoing support. We have security footage that is actively assisting in the investigation, and we’re confident the individuals responsible will be caught." Snell also urged anyone with information to contact law enforcement.
The burglary was reported to police on March 26, just one day before the Dodgers' home opener. When officers arrived at Snell's property, they found a broken window but noted that high-value items had been left untouched, leaving them uncertain whether anything had been stolen.
Interestingly, Snell’s home was targeted during the same week as former Seattle Seahawks star Richard Sherman’s residence, which is located nearby in King County. The proximity of the two incidents has sparked speculation about a possible connection, though Edmonds Police Commander Josh McClure stated, "We don’t have enough information to say they’re connected."
Burglaries targeting high-profile athletes have been on the rise recently, with incidents reported at the homes of NFL stars like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Joe Burrow. The surge in crimes has even led Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to hire armed security, cheekily daring burglars to test their luck.
Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, joined the Dodgers this offseason on a five-year, $162 million deal, adding more firepower to an already formidable team. The home opener marked the Dodgers' third regular-season game after a two-game series in Tokyo.
The timing of this break-in, coming just before Snell’s debut with his new team, feels like an uninvited curveball—one he clearly handled with grace, focusing on the game and trusting the authorities to secure his home.
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It’s hard not to marvel at how calmly Snell handled this whole ordeal. A home burglary days before a career milestone? Many would’ve crumbled under the stress. But Snell? He took it in stride, hit the mound, and showed the world why he’s worth every penny of that $162 million deal. Let’s hope the burglars get caught soon—preferably before trying to hit up another athlete’s home!
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