MLB Player Holds Back Tears During Standing Ovation From Fans After His Mom Passed Away
May 11, 2018
Stephen Piscotty of the Oakland Athletics held back tears as he received a standing ovation from A's fans during his first at bat since his mother passed away at age 55 from Lou Gehrig's disease.
Steve grew up about 25 miles from the Athletic's ballpark. Last year he was playing for the St. Louis Cardinals and was having one of his worst years, statistically. After the season was over, and with the criticism mounting, Steve and the team released a statement saying his mom was battling ALS. During the off-season the Cardinals and the A's front office worked out a deal to have Steve play with the A's so he can be close and help take care of his mother.
Watch the video below.
The @Athletics faithful welcome back Stephen Piscotty for his first AB since his mother Gretchen passed away. pic.twitter.com/ZshvrrLgUA
— Cut4 (@Cut4) May 9, 2018
Click Here For The Most Popular On Sunny Skyz
Zoo Visitor Captures Incredible Moment An Elephant Saves A Gazelle From Drowning
She Meant Every Word Of 'In Sickness And In Health'
California Man Stunned by 'Spicy' Thunderstorm In Mississippi
My Friend Threw Her Disabled Cat A Birthday Party In The Park
Hummingbirds Are Nesting On String Lights - And People Are Sharing The Cutest Photos
The Grade That Saved A Life: A Professor's Unforgettable Act Of Kindness
Zoo Visitor Captures Incredible Moment An Elephant Saves A Gazelle From Drowning
Police Rescue Crying Baby Deer Tangled In Soccer Net
Waitress Catches Man Eating Leftovers - What She Did Next Brought Everyone To Tears
Dog Politely Interrupts Concert To Ask Drummer For A Stick — And Gets It!
Potato The Prairie Dog Scores A Perfect 10 With His Epic Bed Jump