Presumably before his show in Seattle for the 2026 Loop Tour, Ed Sheeran went to batting practice with Mariners star Julio Rodriguez. The Mariners posted a video of the “Castle on the Hill” singer hitting baseballs. Fans were having fun in the comments section, with one pointing out the low point of his swing, joking, “Nice cricket swing, Ed!” Another was hoping he wasn't hitting a real fast ball, saying, “Gonna assume it’s throwing 50-60 cause I don’t think my pride can handle knowing Ed Sheeran can hit 90 and I can’t.” Article Continues BelowSome weren't happy that Rodriguez wasn't giving Sheeran any pointers.