Chipper Jones trolls Trevor Bauer over ex-Dodgers star's bold claim that he'd 'steamroll' MLB hitters today

Trevor Bauer posted a bold take on social media on Tuesday. The former MLB star hasn't played in the United States since 2021 but believes he's talented enough to rub shoulders with the best.

"There are like 20 hitters on the planet that are true competition for me. I'd steamroll the rest of them," he posted on X.

Bauer also said he's the most popular baseball player outside of Shohei Ohtani and that his YouTube channel is more viewed than baseball broadcasts during the MLB season.

His comments captured the attention of Chipper Jones, a Hall of Famer and former Atlanta Braves icon. Jones, who recorded over 2,700 hits, took to social media to respond to Bauer.

Jones said:

"The comedic aspect of this app is what I'm here for!"

That prompted a response from Bauer, who said he was "happy" to prove that he could dominate most MLB hitters at any time. He recently did a YouTube series with former minor league prospect Christian Moore, who last played in 2021 with the Los Angeles Angels.

Bauer has returned to Japan after a stint in Mexico as he continues to try and get back to the MLB.

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Trevor Bauer makes bold claim about MLB players

Trevor Bauer didn't just say he could still dominate MLB players four years after he last pitched against them. He also said he's more popular than all of them except Shohei Ohtani.

Trevor Bauer believes he's worthy of being in the MLB again (Imagn)

Bauer cited his YouTube metrics:

"I’m the second most popular player and the most knowledgeable pitcher on the planet. I’m also a top 10 pitcher on the planet and willing to play for $0. That’s minimum $50M value per year that you’d get for $0.

"But, someone very obviously lied about me one time so, I can’t go back to work. The absurdity of this situation is off the charts."

Bauer has made several pleas to MLB owners over the years to give him another chance, but he has been unsuccessful.