Walker Buehler

Dodgers Pitcher Walker Buehler Loses Against Thieves at Santa Anita Park!

In a hilarious twist of fate, Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler's $100K watch was swiped while he enjoyed a horse race. Can you believe it?

During a recent outing at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, the famed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Walker Buehler, experienced an unexpected twist in his day. As he was enjoying a thrilling horse race with his wife on September 28, a gang of opportunistic thieves executed a well-crafted distraction to make off with Buehler's luxurious watch worth an eye-popping $100,000. Imagine being at the races, watching your favorite horses gallop, only to realize your wrist has been completely stripped of its bling!

The audacious theft unfolded quickly; according to police reports, Buehler was blissfully unaware that he was the target of a "snatch and grab" operation. Eyewitnesses noted that the thief didn’t use any intimidating tactics against the pitcher—maybe they thought that robbing a major leaguer would surely put them on the map in a bizarre sort of way! The only confrontation Buehler had that day was likely deciding which horse to root for as they sped past him at the finish line.

This isn’t an isolated incident; the theft at Santa Anita Park involved multiple victims, indicating a larger pattern of theft around the popular event. It seems that the criminals were as skilled at ambush tactics as any ace pitcher facing off against batters in the MLB. Walker Buehler, known for his impressive pitching prowess, unfortunately threw a curveball during this unexpected day at the racetrack, leaving him to wonder who the real winners were that day.

While the cops continue to investigate this baffling crime, it's interesting to reflect on the world of luxury watches. Did you know that the most expensive watch ever sold at auction is a Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime, which went for an astounding $31 million in 2019? Or that luxury watches often appreciate in value, making them not just accessories but potential investment pieces! Here’s hoping Buehler can laugh about this experience someday whilst sporting an even flashier wrist accessory—after checking for any nearby thieves, of course!