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Sonny Gray joins Nate Freiman as a new dad this offseason after Gray's girlfriend gave birth today to a baby boy they've named Gunnar Carmack Gray, according to MLB.com's Jane Lee.
He is here!
— Sonny Gray (@SonnyGray2) January 27, 2015
Here's the new tyke, picture courtesy of Sonny's sister Jessica, who also reports that Gunnar was born weight six pounds, 14 ounces, and height 20¼ inches:
Here's a photo of the couple this offseason at the Country Music Awards:
Hanging out at the CMA's pic.twitter.com/qzYqOqj80I
— Sonny Gray (@SonnyGray2) November 6, 2014
Gunnar is an excellent name, although here's a short list of baby names possibly as funny as Sonny Gray:
- Hugh Gray
- Whitey Gray
- Storm Gray
The couple picked the name awhile ago, it appears:
@forkster7 so thankful for you and our lives together. Can't wait to meet little Gunnar. I lava you
— Sonny Gray (@SonnyGray2) November 27, 2014
The former Smyrna High School quarterback is already getting congratulations from his alma mater:
@SonnyGray2 Congrats from #SHSFOOTBALL
— Smyrna High Football (@smyrnafootball) January 27, 2015
Scott Kazmir has sent in his submission to Congrats Twitter:
"@SonnyGray2: He is here!" Congrats!!
— Scott Kazmir (@scottkazmir19) January 27, 2015
Former teammate Brett Anderson has a dig:
Hey @SonnyGray2 go try to lift something super heavy...Did Dad Strength kick in yet??
— Brett Anderson (@BAnderson_30) January 28, 2015
Congratulations to the new mom and dad!