Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker seemed more than happy to talk about his new romantic connection with actress/singer Vanessa Hudgens.
He didn’t hold back at spring training when asked about the relationship that just became Instagram official last month, telling reporters Hudgens might come and visit the facility in Florida.
But he doesn’t want her to be treated differently because she’s a celebrity.
“She’s awesome. I love her,” he said on Monday, via KDKA, “but I don’t want it to be, ‘Cole’s dating Vanessa.’ I don’t want it to be treated any differently than Mitch [Keller] having his wife come down, or Ke[’Bryan] [Hayes] having his girlfriend come down.”
If you're wondering … Yes, Vanessa Hudgens will visit Pirates spring training next month to hang with her boyfriend Cole Tucker.
And, no, Tucker's teammtes didn't give him a hard time by putting "High School Musical" on every TV in the clubhouse when he reported for camp.— RobBiertempfel (@RobBiertempfel) February 26, 2021
What’s more is we might see her a lot during the Pirates’ season:
Cole Tucker on his eventful offseason/dating Vanessa Hudgens: "I got a girlfriend. She’s cool. She’s awesome. I love her. But I don't want to be treated any differently … She’ll be around this year. It is what it is. I appreciate you guys being so cool about all that."
— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) February 26, 2021
Cole Tucker said Vanessa Hudgens will be around all season. Would be great if she goes all female yinzer and screams at Nutting to spend some damn money.
— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) February 26, 2021
It’s quite a time for pop culture and sports romances these days.
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