Patrick Mahomes’ Dad Says the Chiefs Star ‘Always’ Lived Like He Would Be a Pro Athlete One Day (Exclusive)

NEED TO KNOW

• Patrick Mahomes’ early years are documented in ESPN’s upcoming docuseries, The Kingdom, which debuts Aug. 14

• The parents of the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Randi and Pat Mahomes Sr., look back on their son’s athletic talents as a kid, as early as age two

• The six-episode series intimately documents the Chiefs’ 2024 season and breaks down the franchise’s distinctive place in the NFL’s landscape for over six decades

Sports run through Patrick Mahomes’ veins.

ESPN’s upcoming documentary The Kingdom debuts retro footage of the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, 29, and his early athletic abilities captured on camera by his parents, Randi and Pat Mahomes Sr.

In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE, a young Patrick is seen swinging a baseball bat in his living room at balls thrown to him by his parents, who recognized their son’s love for sports as early as age two.

“Baseball was probably the biggest part of my life growing up,” the three-time Super Bowl winner says in the exclusive clip shared from The Kingdom, which chronicles the Chief’s 2024 season and deep dives into the franchise’s distinctive place in the NFL’s landscape.

Pat was a professional athlete himself as a former MLB pitcher from 1992 to 2003. He played for the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs and Pittsburg Pirates — and even earned himself a spot in the Sioux Falls Canaries Hall of Fame.

“My parents always told stories about how they had to stay up all night,” Patrick says in the clip, narrating over footage from old home videos of himself running around in diapers with a bat and baseball in hand.

“I used to call him the Energizer Bunny because he never stopped,” Randi says of her son. “I would go to sleep and I’d wake up and he would have a game going in my bedroom. He would be running bases at two and three years old.”

She adds, “He knew it, and that was what his passion was.”

Pat recalls subconscious signs and athletic qualities within his son early on that predicted his future success in sports.

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“As soon as he came out, he’s had a ball in his hand,” he says of the NFL star. “I don’t know if he thought he was going to be a professional athlete, but he always lived his life like he was going to be one.”

Patrick called The Kingdom “more than just a football story” in an exclusive statement shared with PEOPLE ahead of the series release, explaining, “It’s about the heart, the family, and the grind it takes to build something great.”

“Chiefs Kingdom is special, and this series really shows what makes it all go,” he said. “It was cool to be a part of this project, and I think fans are really going to enjoy seeing what we’re all about.”

The Kingdom is directed by Kristen Lappas and produced by Words + Pictures in association with Skydance Sports, NFL Films, 2PM Productions and Foolish Club Studios.

“The real magic and heart of the series comes from the players, coaches, and executives who trusted us; their candor shows fans how the dynasty came to be, and why the Chiefs are such a singular organization,” Lappas said in a statement.

Kansas City Chiefs CEO and Chairman Clark Hunt called The Kingdom a “tribute to everyone has helped shape” the franchise over the past 60 years.

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“We were proud to open our doors to share the full scope of what Chiefs Kingdom means, on the field and beyond,” he added.

All six epiosdes of The Kingdom hit ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+ on Aug. 14, 2025. Episodes 1 and 2 will debut on ESPN beginning at 9 p.m. ET.

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