My last game of the season was one for the books! I got to top off my first year as a rookie by throwing out soft Phillies balls out to the crown after the 9th with Justin DeFratus and Mike Adams. It was Fan Appreciation Weekend, and what we do is all for the fans.
That day I stood in a raffle kiosk for 7 innings, and the total grew to the second highest total we've had all season. Then after I cashed out, I ran down into the tunnel where we waited until the end of the 9th and proceeded out the right field gate. Danielle and I walked out to center field by the bullpen and started tossing the balls out into the stands. As we were throwing balls out, the bullpen emptied and DeFratus and Adams came over to the bucket and started throwing them out too. I was not expecting to be pegged in the back of the head by DeFratus, but he apologized and we all laughed about it.
Seeing all the fans faces as they received these unexpected gifts was the best way to end the 2014 season! Thank you everyone for your support and love for Philadelphia sports!