It almost sounded like a little kid reminding those around him a special day is approaching.
Eli Apple wanted those listening to him Saturday to know his birthday is Aug. 9, as he turns 23 years old.
“So naturally I think I’m getting older, getting a little bit more mature,’’ Apple said. “Just trying to continue to learn, that’s the main thing. Learn it and get better.’’
Learn and get better are the marching orders for Apple. So much has swirled about him in two eventful, turbulent seasons with the Giants that it is somewhat staggering to consider he has not yet reached 23.