I remember reading about how dark things felt for him when he was rehabbing his way back. Not a huge fan of most folks Christianity when it's out in front, particularly in sports, but it does sound like he's just exuding gratitude right now. That's very ok in my book.
Not saying I'd drink a beer with him, because it does feel like he might treat every single interaction like a save situation for Jesus, but I'd definitely take a beer from him. And I absolutely trust him dealing with the devil in the batter's box.