Brewers Manager's Pocket Reptile: Bobby Junior

On April 4th, Brewer's manager Pat Murphy is added again with his pocket surprises.

Last year, he went viral munching a pancake from his hoodie during a dugout interview on National TV.

The team even turned it into a concession stand hit called Murf's Pocket Pancakes.

Now, before it rained out game against the Royals last Friday, he swapped snacks for something alive,

a reptile he called a pocket turtle named Bobby.

Junior, this happened right in a pre-game chat with Apple TV reporter Trisha Whitaker.

Murphy said no pancakes allowed, so he pulled Bobby Jr. from his pocket instead.

He named it after royal star Bobby with Jr. and his dad, his old buddy.

The game got scrapped 90 minutes before first pitch due to rain, but the moment didn't wash away.

Fans lit up social media quick, correcting everyone that Bobby Jr. ain't no turtle.

It's a sulcata tortoise.

Those things can live 70 years and hit 100 pounds.

Whitaker joked about flying at home, but American Airlines has a strict no reptiles rule, leaving her empty-handed.

She's posting updates, saying the Brewer's are keeping Bobby Jr. for now, under a heat lamp and the visiting clubhouse at Kaufman Stadium.

One player suggested making it their rally tortoise.

If they win, it stays, if they lose, maybe ship it her way.

The club plans to find it a permanent spot soon.

No road trips for the little guy.

Murphy's pocket antics keep the Brewer's buzzing, blending baseball quirks with pure fun that fans can't get enough of.

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