When you Google "Will Smith," it takes 19 links before you reach any mention of Brewers pitcher Will Smith. It appears the Internet is far more interested in the actor Will Smith than the guy with a wicked slider.
It's unclear whether Smith (the actor) has even heard of his slightly less famous other half, which Smith (the pitcher) seems determined to change with this great letter:
Dear Will Smith,
It's me, Will Smith! But you can call me Will. How are you? I am well. Did you get my first three letters? I think the post office might be losing the because I have not heard back. I know you're busy making movies, but I would really like to meet you. I'm a big fan, and not just because we have the same name. Did you know ... we have the same name? How are Jaden and Willow? Kids grow up so fast, don't they? When we meet in person, I think we'll have a lot to talk about; we might even become best friends.
Besides having the same name, here are some other things we have in common:
• We're both tall, although I'm taller.
• We both like to get jiggy with it.
• We both look great in black suits.
• We both like Tommy Lee Jones, although now that I think about it, everyone loves Tommy Lee Jones.
• You were in "Wild, Wild West." I own a cowboy hat.
• We both have short, dorky sidekicks. You have Carlton, I have Tyler Thornburg.
These are just a few of the many things we have in common. Maybe after you get done filming "Bad Boys 3," you can come to one of my baseball games. I promise, if you come to the game, I will strike out so many batters for you. Please come to Milwaukee whenever you want; Ed Sedar even said he'll pay for your trip. I can't wait to meet you and become BFFs.
Sincerely,
The "Other" Will Smith
P.S.: Is it cool if I tell people we hang out all of the time? If not, I'll stop.
P.P.S.: I have a giant poster of you from "Independence Day" hanging in my locker. And I don't care if Jim Henderson makes fun of me; I'm not taking it down.
Just an FYI for Smith (the actor): Smith (the pitcher) will be out in Los Angeles from July 10-12, and it'd be really awesome if you two could get together. Something even tells us Smith (the pitcher) would gladly pick up the check.