If Riley Green has his way in 2026, his biggest achievement may not be another No. 1 song on the country charts, but rather another crack at the batter’s box. The singer, a guest on a recent episode of the Like a Farmer Podcast, told host Pat Spinosa that a recent run of taking batting practice at several Major League stadiums has him dreaming of hitting at every ballpark in the country.
Most impressively, the “Worst Way” singer says he’s cleared the fence at each stop so far. “We’ve hit batting practice in six or seven major league stadiums now, and I’ve hit a home run in all of them,” Green revealed on the podcast’s 100th episode. “Now we got to go get batting practice at every major league stadium.”
Switching up sports has been an unexpected perk of his musical fame—a far cry from his days as a football player. Green grew up idolizing Troy Aikman before taking snaps as quarterback at Jacksonville State University. Football may have paved the way for his music career, but sports and fitness still play a major role during his downtime away from the stage.
Living the Ballpark Dream
Now, the quest to crush home runs has Green already looking forward to spring training and another shot at Citizens Bank Park. “We went to Philly and hit batting practice, and I really wanted to pretend like it was normal, but I hit about 10 or 12 out in the stadium,” he said, matter-of-factly. “Bryce Harper sitting there watching. And I was trying to play it cool, like, yeah, that’s no big deal. But I was as shocked as anybody. I haven’t hit a baseball in 10 years.”
Green went on to recount his next trip to home plate, this time in front of the Cincinnati Reds. “I hit a couple out over there,” he says. “Then we went to Tampa, and you’d come to that one. Now I’ve got the pressure—see how I put that on myself—so hands will be blistered up for the show. My back hurts all the time, but I’m like, now we got to go get batting practice at every major league stadium.”
Meanwhile, Green’s time off the diamond has been a breakout year for his music. He scored back-to-back No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart with singles like “Worst Way” and “Don’t Mind If I Do,” celebrated as a rare feat for solo-written tracks in the genre. His album, Don’t Mind If I Do, made waves, while headline appearances at major festivals such as Country Thunder and on his “Damn Country Music Tour” with Jamey Johnson showcased his on-stage star power. CMA nominations capped off the year and anticipation is building for his 2026 “Cowboy As It Gets Tour,” stretching coast to coast from April through August.
Yet, while Green’s signature athletic frame is the envy of many—including fellow Nashville artists, he tells the podcast that maintaining consistency grows more difficult as his success multiplies. “Routine’s gotta be one of the most important things for you, because you can really get sidetracked when it comes to doing that many shows a year,” Green admits. “I miss a routine. I don’t remember the last time I had one, but I’ve always tried to stay in shape.”