“The fact that people can hate this guy is insane to me” - Phillies fans react as Nick Castellanos pauses interview for reporter to attend phone call

Nick Castellanos of the Philadelphia Phillies has been one of his team's most dependable hitters this season. After another strong performance on Thursday, reporters gathered around to pick the former All-Star's brain.

Castellanos was in the bowels of Citizens Bank Park for a post-game interview when his phone rang. Though reporters interested on Castellanos' recap of his two-run home run in his team's 5-4 win, the Florida-native was interrupted by a reporter's ringtone. Instead of continuing to answer questions, he paused for a while for the reporter to receive the call.

"Nick Castellanos: 'Hold on, let him get that.'" - Tim Kelly

Although Castellanos' home run played a pivotal role in his team's win over the Atlanta Braves, fans were more interested in this hilarious sequence. Several comments poured in lauding Nick Castellanos' slick composure.

Over the past fortnight, the 32-year-old has been swinging a particularly hot bat. In his past 14 games, Castellanos' four home runs lead the Philadelphia Phillies. Moreover, the slugger has hit a comendable .291/.304/.527 over that period of time.

"Greatest interviews in the league" - expressed a fan

"Love this guy" - added another admirer

"bro is becoming one of my favorite Phillies" - came another voice of admiration

Castellanos' penchant for hitting home runs on significant dates has earned him a following among the internet's meme lovers. Most recently, Castellanos has gained attention for hitting home runs on the day that Willie May died, the day US President Joe Biden announced his intention not to seek a second term, and a home run on July 13, when Donald Trump suffered an attack on his life in Butler. Pennsylvania.

"He’s just so perfectly Nick!" - lauded a fan

"The fact that people can hate this guy is insane to me." - was another comment

"The best !!!" - came a final voice of praise

Nick Castellanos' love of the game is infectious

With Thursday's significant win over the Atlanta Braves, Castellanos helped preserve his team's 6-0 lead over their divisional foe. Although the once-dominant Phillies have slumped somewhat since the MLB All-Star break, they remain at the top of their division. After his two-run homer on Thursday, Nick Castellanos told AP:

“It’s fun, man. It’s a high, it’s a cool feeling when everyone stands up and shows their love.”

True to form, Castellanos capped off a productive night with some internet meme magic. If the former 38 home run hitter can continue to fire at this clip, then there is plenty of fun still to come for baseball fans everywhere.