His long blond dreads and calm demeanor help John Jaso stand out from the rest of the Pirates. So does his vegan diet.
“I think I’m different,” Jaso said, pointing to a container labeled “Vegan Organic Plant-Based Protein” in his locker at PNC Park. “I’m definitely different.”
How different? Over the All-Star break, Jaso and his girlfriend visited a “hippie island” in Mexico and hung out with whale sharks, one of the largest known species of fish, which can grow up to 60 feet in length.
Jaso, of course, was calm. He tries to keep a level head whether he’s mingling with sharks or struggling at the plate.