MLB Rookie's Dad Was On Microphone When Son Got First Hit - 'We Are Going To Drink!'
Talk about a proud moment for dad!
As Milwaukee Brewers rookie Tyler Black was at bat last night for his Major League Baseball debut, his father and mother happened to be being interviewed about the moment.
Then, out of nowhere, as dad is talking on the Brewers Bally Sports Wisconsin television feed-Tyler gets a base hit which leads to his father doing a live play-by-play of it!
"There's a base hit to right field from my boy, Tyler Black!' his father exclaimed. "There you go! 2 for 2! Happy birthday, Nancy [Tyler's mom]"
And to make the moment even better? How about dad adding that the family was "going to start drinking heavily!" in celebration of the 23-year-old's accomplishment.
THAT'S WHAT BASEBALL IS ALL ABOUT
I mean how cool is that?!
Also, if you're like me and thought that Tyler's dad did an amazing job keeping his composure and delivering that PBP call - it's because that's literally what Rod Black did for years when he worked as the Toronto Blue Jays TSN network from 2002-2009.
Guess he still has it in him!
Tyler Black was called up earlier this week, and although he didn't start last night's Brewers 8-2 victory over the Rays, he entered the game as a pinch runner after Gary Sanchez was injured. Black proceeded to then go 2-for-2 as Black continues to be one of baseball's best prospects.
After the game, Tyler was shown the call by his father and started laughing and adding that he was grateful for the opportunity. He said that his parents were actually on vacation in Cancun when he got the call that he was being promoted to the Big Leagues and said that they immediately flew in for the game.
Talk about being worth it!
Don't look now, but maybe Rod Black just got a new gig in Milwaukee with the Brewers after last night's great moment as well?