President Biden Hosts Texas Rangers at White House for 2023 World Series Championship Celebration

President Joe Biden welcomed the Texas Rangers to the White House on Thursday to celebrate their 2023 World Series championship. The president shared a few jokes, complimented the players on their suits, and received a customized jersey and cowboy boots from manager Bruce Bochy.

President Joe Biden hosted the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The president shared a few jokes shortly after he entered the East Room of the White House.

"Good morning, folks. Welcome to the White House," Biden said. "It's an honor to have the Texas Rangers here today to celebrate their 2023 World Series championship."

President Biden Hosts Texas Rangers at White House for 2023 World Series Championship Celebration

Biden even complimented Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on his suit, saying, "Looking good, Nathan."

After Biden gave a few remarks about the Rangers' championship season, manager Bruce Bochy presented him with a customized jersey. Biden then held up the jersey and posed for a photo. Bochy also gave the president a pair of cowboy boots.

President Biden Hosts Texas Rangers at White House for 2023 World Series Championship Celebration

"Thank you very much," Biden said. "These are great."

Moments later, Biden asked, "All right, what am I doing now?" as the guests and players laughed.

President Biden Hosts Texas Rangers at White House for 2023 World Series Championship Celebration

"You're supposed to put on the jersey," Bochy said.

Biden laughed and put on the jersey. He then posed for a few more photos with the players.

After the photo op, Biden took a few questions from the media. He was asked about his thoughts on the Rangers' season and their chances of repeating as World Series champions.

"I think they have a great team," Biden said. "They've got a lot of young talent, and they're playing with a lot of confidence. I think they have a good chance of repeating."

Biden was also asked about his own baseball skills. He admitted that he's not a very good player, but he said he enjoys watching the game.

"I'm not much of a hitter," Biden said. "But I love to watch baseball. I think it's a great game."

After the Q&A, Biden and the Rangers players posed for a group photo. The president then shook hands with each player and thanked them for coming to the White House.

The Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games last year to claim the franchise's first World Series title. Shortstop Corey Seager was the series MVP.

The Rangers entered Thursday in third place in the AL West. They are 64-60 this season and trail the first-place Houston Astros by 10 games.