CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Enough food to fuel a family reunion adorned the table in front of where Kevin Kiermaier sat, awaiting his charity challenge.
The Rays center fielder's task: Take down the feast prepared and served at Clearwater's Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill.
Kiermaier prepared for the feast by eating his morning oatmeal with raspberries and then later having a light lunch.
"I love steak," Kiermaier prior to digging in. "I'm hungry enough to eat the whole thing. I'm ready to eat, but I'm not [competitive eating champion] Joey Chestnut."
Included amid the impressive display of food were 35 ounces of bone-in ribeye, vegetables, two salads, two regular sides and a bag of homemade donuts.