Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh during a press conference at The Bolt. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Wild Jim Harbaugh presser went in a direction no one could have predicted

Originally posted on Los Angeles Chargers on SI
By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Jul 18, 2025 5:30 AM ET

There are few things in life more entertaining than Jim Harbaugh simply being himself.

The Los Angeles Chargers head coach is arguably the most unintentionally hilarious man on the planet, which was proven when Jason Sudeikis read a text exchange between the two. Harbaugh’s words helped Sudeikis shape his Ted Lasso character, and were flat-out comedic gold. This conversation is even better than the times he discussed his affinity for khaki pants.

On Thursday, he added more to his repertoire when he jumped into the way back machine to discuss his high school baseball career, which included Barry Bonds dominating Harbaugh. In typical Harbaugh fashion, he also knew exactly how many foul balls he caught.

As if it wasn’t odd enough that Harbaugh was discussing Barry Bonds, he even brought up the fact that he met Pope Francis and seven U.S. presidents.

Jim Harbaugh just spent about 5 mins detailing all 22 foul balls he's caught in his life.

He said in high school Barry Bonds nearly hit for the cycle off him.

He talked about meeting 7 presidents and Pope Francis.

First practice starts in 30 mins.

We are very back.
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) July 17, 2025

Speaking of presidents, Harbaugh didn’t shy away from the subject of Donald Trump. The Los Angeles coach took some heat for meeting with Trump at the White House, but answered for this by saying he wasn’t going to pass up on the opportunity to visit with his family.

Jim Harbaugh on his meeting with Donald Trump: "Who gets invited to the White House with eight other family members and doesn't go? NO-BO-DY!"
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) July 17, 2025