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Hollywood actor Cillian Murphy has found himself at the centre of attention of Major League Baseball fans due to his resemblance to Tyler Glasnow.
The Tampa Bay Rays pitcher has been compared to the actor, sparking a viral frenzy on social media. When the resemblance was brought to his attention in at interview, Murphy admitted he is aware of it.
Murphy is currently riding the crest of a media wave following his starring role in "Oppenheimer", directed by Christopher Nolan. Portraying J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist behind the Manhattan Project during World War II, Murphy has been in the spotlight in recent weeks.
Fans couldn't help but notice the striking similarity between the 47-year-old actor and Glasnow. Glasnow, who began his MLB career with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2018 before joining the Tampa Bay Rays in 2019, has been a key player for the Florida-based team.
He has made a name for himself as a starting pitcher and has played a significant role in the Rays' success. The resemblance between Murphy and Glasnow became even more apparent when an AI-generated image comparing the two circulated online, reports the Express US.
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Although it was later revealed that the image was not genuine, the similarity between the two individuals remained undeniable. During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the Peaky Blinders star was asked about the comparison with Glasnow by host Josh Horowitz.
Horowitz asked: “Are you aware – again, I know you’re not online, this baseball player that’s been mistaken for you?". A typically deadpan Murphy quipped: "Wasn't that like an AI-generated image or something? I need to turn off more notifications."
Fans have pointed out the resemblance between Tyler Glasnow and Cillian Murphy (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Horowitz continued to highlight the likeness between Murphy and Glasnow, describing it as like having a "long-lost twin." Murphy - ever modest - acknowledged the resemblance but pointed out that Glasnow's baseball skills far surpassed his own.
As the 2023 MLB season progresses, Glasnow has been instrumental in the Rays' success as their starting pitcher. With 96 strikeouts and 22 walks, he has played a significant role in helping the team achieve a 66-45 record and secure second place in the AL East.
“I think the last few starts I’ve definitely been able to set things up better and pitch and not just try and throw super hard,” said Glasnow, after the 5-1 win over the New York Yankees on Monday. “The timing feels a lot better and I just feel a lot more rhythmic and I think just accumulating a few more starts has gotten me back in the right direction.”
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