DETROIT — Baseball is full of unforgettable moments, but few are as touching as what took place at Comerica Park over the weekend. Detroit Tigers star shortstop Javy Báez turned the spotlight away from himself and onto someone even more special — his son, Adrian, who celebrated his 7th birthday with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Before the Tigers took the field, Báez surprised Adrian by letting him throw out the ceremonial first pitch — and it wasn’t just any pitch. The young boy stood confidently on the mound as thousands of fans cheered, while his proud father crouched behind home plate to receive it.
Cameras captured the beautiful moment as Báez smiled and clapped, hugging his son in front of the crowd. It was a heartwarming reminder that even in a high-stakes professional sport, family always comes first.
“This is a day we’ll never forget,” Báez shared after the game. “To have my son on the field with me, doing something he’ll remember for the rest of his life — that means everything.”
The Tigers faithful responded with loud cheers and warm applause, embracing the father-son celebration as much as any walk-off hit. Social media quickly lit up with videos and photos of the moment, many fans calling it “the sweetest thing they’ve seen all season.”
Javy Báez, a two-time All-Star and World Series champion, is no stranger to big moments on the field. But this one — a pitch from his son on his birthday — may have topped them all.