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Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández has chosen not to stay at the Pfister Hotel during the NLCS games in Milwaukee due to its haunted reputation, as requested by his wife. Players have reported eerie experiences at the hotel, including flickering lights and strange noises. While some players like Mookie Betts opt for alternative accommodations, Hernández maintains skepticism about the ghost stories but acknowledges his teammates’ discomfort. The haunted tales surrounding the historic Pfister Hotel contribute to the unique atmosphere of the MLB playoffs.
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Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández has opted not to stay at the Pfister Hotel during the National League Championship Series (NLCS) games in Milwaukee, following a request from his wife, Jennifer. Despite claiming not to believe in ghosts, Hernández’s decision was influenced by his wife’s discomfort with the hotel’s haunted reputation.
The Pfister Hotel, which opened in 1893, has gained notoriety as a venue reputed to be haunted. Numerous players and their families have reported eerie experiences during their stays, including strange noises and unexplained footsteps. Teoscar Hernández has previously stayed at the hotel without encountering any supernatural events himself, but he acknowledged that some of his teammates have remarked on odd phenomena occurring during their visit this October.
More than just anecdotal tales, reports from the Pfister Hotel include accounts of flickering lights, bizarre noises from hallways, and personal items mysteriously moving within guest rooms. These recurring stories have earned the hotel the nickname “baseball’s most haunted hotel” among Major League Baseball (MLB) players.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts mentioned that over his 21 years with the team, he has never witnessed any paranormal activities at the Pfister. Nevertheless, other players have expressed significant discomfort or outright avoidance of the hotel. For instance, star player Mookie Betts has chosen to stay in an Airbnb whenever the team is visiting Milwaukee to steer clear of any ghostly encounters. Former player Bryce Harper recounted a particularly unsettling experience, claiming that his clothes were mysteriously moved during his stay there.
Furthermore, Giancarlo Stanton shared his discomfort with the venue, comparing it to a haunted house due to its peculiar decor. An MLB executive has speculated that some of the ghost stories circulating among players might originate from pranks played on each other, adding a layer of skepticism to the tales of haunting.
While Hernández respects the legends surrounding the Pfister Hotel, he mentioned his lack of personal experience with these supposed hauntings. Nonetheless, he continues to hear stories from various teammates about strange activities occurring during short stays at the hotel this October, which seems to contribute to the overall atmosphere of unease experienced by many players.
As the Dodgers continue their postseason journey, the tales surrounding the Pfister Hotel remain part of the team’s lore. Whether rooted in reality or simply part of the mystique of a historic venue, the narratives surrounding the Pfister Hotel add a quirky chapter to the backdrop of the MLB playoffs.
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- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: MLB Players Haunted by Pfister Hotel
- Wikipedia: Pfister Hotel
- New York Times: Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández and Haunted Hotel
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Haunting
- Sports Illustrated: Mookie Betts Avoids Haunted Hotel
- Google Search: MLB Players Haunted Hotels
- MLB.com: Haunted Baseball Stories from Pfister Hotel
- USA Today: Dodgers and the Haunted Pfister Hotel
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