Maddux Dons Beard For Prank, Fools Cubs' Bryant With Curve

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LAS VEGAS (AP) - Greg Maddux fooled plenty of hitters during his career -- but maybe never in a disguise.

In a video posted Thursday, the Hall of Fame pitcher donned a fake beard and posed as a sound guy throwing his trademark curveball during a round of batting practice with unsuspecting Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant.

Baseball Star Kris Bryant Gets Pranked by Hall of Famer Greg Maddux by Red Bull on YouTube

The prank's premise: Maddux patiently held a boom mic and offered occasional swing critiques during a video shoot while Bryant took cuts against another pitcher who left, allowing Maddux to step in.

"This sound guy's got a good curveball -- what is this?" asked Bryant, laughing.

The reveal came when the pitcher asked Bryant to sign the bat "to Greg Maddux."

Last year Bryant pranked a community college team by convincing them he was a transfer.

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