UPDATE: The Seattle Mariners are on the hunt for the fan who gave away Cal Raleigh’s 60th home run ball during a historic game on September 27, 2023, at T-Mobile Park. This unforgettable moment occurred during the Mariners’ 9-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies, clinching their first American League West title in 24 years.
In a heartwarming twist, the fan who caught the ball selflessly handed it to a young boy sitting in the right-field seats. Team security promptly escorted the boy, identified as Marcus Ruelos, and his father, Galan Ruelos, to authenticate the ball. In exchange, Marcus received a signed bat from Raleigh and an exclusive invitation to watch batting practice on the field.
Mariners’ senior manager of communications, Adam Gresch, has taken to social media, urging anyone who recognizes the generous fan to send a direct message. The team is eager to connect with this “incredible fan” who made such a significant impact.
Galan Ruelos described the act as a “complete, gracious, sincere, random act of kindness,” emphasizing the valuable lesson it imparted to his son. “I told him the lesson: ‘No matter what happens, this is the kind of moment that you should pay forward later in life,'” Ruelos said on “The Gee and Ursula Show.” He added, “My son whispered to me and said, ‘Dad, because it’s Cal, I want him to have [the ball].’”
The Mariners are celebrating Raleigh’s achievement, placing him among an elite group of players, including legends Babe Ruth and Aaron Judge, who have reached 60 home runs in a season. With only four games left in the season, Raleigh has a chance to surpass Judge’s American League record of 62 homers set in 2022.
This remarkable act of kindness has captured hearts across social media, making the story of the young fan and his father a trending topic. Fans are encouraged to share their thoughts and help the Mariners track down the kind-hearted individual who made this memorable moment possible.