Key keywords: Pat McAfee, Samantha McAfee, Midas McAfee, emergency C-section, celebrity baby birth, The Pat McAfee Show, ESPN sports host, newborn baby boy Popular ESPN sports host and former NFL punter Pat McAfee and his wife Samantha have officially announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy named Midas, after Samantha underwent an emergency C-section earlier this week. The couple, who tied the knot in 2020, first shared their pregnancy news back in January 2024, with Pat regularly updating viewers of his hit daytime talk show *The Pat McAfee Show* on Samantha’s pregnancy progress over the past several months, often joking about his upcoming role as a girl dad before the pair revealed they were expecting a boy in a gender reveal event in March. In a joint Instagram post shared to both of their verified accounts on Thursday, the pair revealed that their planned natural birth plan had taken an unexpected turn when Samantha experienced unexpected fetal distress late into her labor, prompting medical teams to order an emergency C-section to ensure the safety of both mother and child. They shared that Midas was born happy and healthy, weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces, with a full head of dark hair and a "perfectly loud, signature McAfee scream" according to Pat’s caption. Pat went on to praise his wife for her incredible strength throughout the high-stakes delivery process, calling Samantha "the toughest human being I have ever met" and noting that he was in awe of how calm and brave she remained even as the medical team shifted to emergency procedures. He also thanked the labor and delivery staff at the Indianapolis hospital where Midas was born, saying their quick thinking and expertise made the entire scary experience feel manageable for both of them. The couple also explained that they chose the name Midas as a nod to the legendary Greek king, saying they hope their son grows up to lead a life where every opportunity he touches turns to success and joy, just like the mythic figure’s golden touch. Dozens of Pat’s celebrity friends and colleagues have already flooded the comments section of their announcement post with congratulatory messages, including NFL stars Aaron Rodgers and J.J. Watt, as well as his fellow ESPN hosts. Pat confirmed that he will be taking a short one-week break from his show to spend time with his new family before returning to air next Monday, promising to share plenty of unfiltered funny dad stories once he is back in the studio.