“How to score clean”: Hollywood actor Tom Hanks proudly shares his baseball score

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 31, 2025, 09:30 IST

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Hollywood actor Tom Hanks, an avid baseball fan, shared his scorecard and Instagram photos from the Los Angeles Dodgers' home opener against the Detroit Tigers. His passion for the sport is evident, as Hanks frequently shares his scorecards. MLB's official account even acknowledged one of his posts.

“How to score clean”: Hollywood actor Tom Hanks proudly shares his baseball score

Actor Tom Hanks attends the People's Choice Awards 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

Popular Hollywood actor Tom Hanks, an Academy Award winning, is a baseball fan like no other. Among the many talents the 68-year-old Hollywood actor has, sharing his baseball score is one of them. Passionate about baseball, Tom Hanks has been spotted at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ home opener. He took to Instagram to share his scorecard.

Tom Hanks has been a baseball fan for life

Tom Hanks took to Instagram to share his scorecard for the game. On Instagram, he shared two photos, the first one overlooking the field, and the second one of his scorecard of the game between Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers. Who can match Tom Hanks’ love and interest in baseball?

He said:
“How to score clean! Machine by Hermes. Scorecard by @thirty81press. Help from Declan, Dominic, and William. Note to self - don't leave so soon! -T. Hanks.”
Only two days ago, Tom Hanks had also shared another photo of his scorecard from the game. He said:

“Opening Day Scorecard. MLB should declare: Official and Approved! -T. Hanks.”
Quick enough to respond and join the baseball banter was MLB’s official X account, even as Los Angeles Dodgers managed to secure the win. They shared a post, stating:

https://x.com/mlb/status/1905718218003788073?s=46&t=yGH_6p1cxlPnyWTAtfhHKg
“Tom Hanks, consider this official and approved! - atMLB.”

Los Angeles Dodgers power through a solid game to make to Opening Weekend

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have powered through to be in the top four undefeated teams for the Opening Day, players like Freddie Freeman have been able to showcase all their skills. Freeman’s home runs were solid, while his overall batting average was very low.
Meanwhile, Dodgers’ ace Mookie Betts have played a brilliant game that cannot be forgotten. Mookie Betts stepped up with two homers and four runs batted in for a significant performance.
Now, the Los Angeles Dodgers is in the four undefeated teams for the Opening Weekend, along with San Diego Padres, New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals.
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