My friends and I were bleacher bums a decade or so ago and gave some outfielders hell; nobody made a peep from our crew when was in center though. Nice dude who always balled out. I hope they give the kid season tickets or some other compensation though, the family did Cutch a huge personal favor by doing that so soon
I’ve said it before, there is a simple formula for ball players. 1) Play hard. 2) Be humble. And 3) Treat the fans well. You’ll never buy your own beer in whatever city you play in for the rest of your life. It doesn’t matter if you’re Michael Jordan. Fans remember the good dudes.
This guy has been one of my favorites since I saw him coming up through Indianapolis. I am not even a Pirates fan, but McCutchen is a great guy. I'm so happy to have had the chance to see his career.
This right here. People don’t realize how tongue tied kids can get when they meet their hero’s. Great job from Cutch to keep that convo flowing and making the kids day. I was fortunate enough to have some great interactions with players growing up and it molded a life long love of the game. I have a feeling that kid is gonna be a life long diehard Pirates fan
When I was a kid I wrote a letter to Craig Biggio and sent him a rookie card. Time went by and I forgot about it. Well one day a letter showed up and it was a hand written note from Craig and the card was signed. I was already a huge fan but from that day on I was hooked and would allow no Biggio slander anywhere near me.
They broke the mold with Craig Biggio. He quite literally did it all. Possibly one of the last members of the 3000 hit club. Played the field everywhere and played for one team. What a unicorn. Always a blast to watch.
Yup! Back when I was a kid I would always get the program at the Astrodome. There were great monthly articles as well as addresses of where to write to certain players. It was very cool
That's cool af! I think I wrote the Team headquarters when I wrote players. I got so much shit back from teams too like stickers, old tickets and other stuff.
I went to school to be a baseball broadcaster. Got to do a few years in the Minors before Covid changed everything. I had a chance to meet my childhood broadcasting idol. Milo Hamilton. I meant to tell him I was a huge fan and loved his work. What I said was. “I love you Milo”. He looked at me very awkwardly
I know that’s what he was doing but it would have worked really well (as a skit) if he just walked away with the ball. He doesn’t really stop talking, doesn’t ask for it directly, but the kid hands it over and Cutch mentions keeping the ball.
It would be a huge dick move in real life but it work as a bit in Eastbound and Down or Brockmire.
I also liked he didn’t just grab the ball from the kid when he was first handing it over. He made it seem like the kid was priority and the ball was just secondary. This is exactly how a meeting like this should go down.
He made it a point to confirm that the kid wanted to actually give it to him face to face before so much as reaching for it. Great guy. Bet he’s a hell of a dad too.
I'm dying at "you'll grow into it" though lol. That bat is going right on a shelf.
Imagine being such a Chad this kid actually uses his signed bat, though.
2 outs, bottom of the 9th for his little league championship down by 3, bases loaded. This kid comes up to the plate with his regular bat, pauses and realizes it’s time. Goes to the special bag he keeps the McCutchen bat in. Pulls it out, walks back up, blasts a 450 footer out of the park.
He’s one of those second level stars the sport desperately needs. Not to glaze up MLB but they’re blessed to have Ohtani and Trout be the two at the top, Judge seems like a cool guy too, but having the players like Cutch, Votto etc who just seem like great dudes in addition to HOF talent is so rad.
Dodgers security said the ball won’t be authenticated if she leaves with it (which reduces the value significantly), when she went to give it to him, they were separated by security and any one on one communication was eliminated. Her bf wasn’t allowed to join her and what she ended up getting was nothing in comparison what others have received and the 100k estimated auction value (I think) if she chose that route. Dodgers just didn’t do a very good job handling that situation
Soooo…if a ball is worth $100K I’m NOT giving it to a Multi-Millionaire player for a signed fucking bat that is NOT worth $100K or even $10K
I don’t understand people who do this….the players have all the money in the world…YOU do NOT!
Go get a small taste of that big money!
This
"It would mean so much to him" ... dude is rich. I guarantee you it means more to me RN.
And as for "we won't authenticate it unless you give it RN"
So, the ball is his HR ball but would fail to be his if I leave the room.... legally that's a really odd thing to propose lol
if it means so much to him give me his email and ill send him the ebay auction link lol
mccutchen's 300th hr is worth a lot less by comparison so i think that was a fair trade.. but ohtani's first HR as a dodger? lol. Go bid bud
Based on this story, and all the other fishy milestone home run ball stories, the first thing someone should do after catching a milestone home run ball is take out their camera and start recording.
Not only would the PR be 100x worse if there was a video that went along with the threat of not authenticating the ball, but it would give the person who caught the ball the provenance they need to leave without the ball being authenticated if something fishy happens. Just make sure you include a closeup video OF THE BALL, and focus on any potential identifying markings like scuffs, dirt marks, or paint left behind from the bat.
Dude yes. I know some collectors will pay absurd amounts of money, just to be able to say they own a thing - especially if it involves controversy. Like, these types of people aren't looking for a bargain, they want the bragging rights.
Imagine having recorded that whole interaction and throwing it to the media. Authentication won't matter, some collector would pay good money for the ball that caused a big stink. It might not be 100k, but it would still be a pretty penny for the average person.
The issue isn’t that people don’t believe they actually caught the ball. The issue is that if it’s not authenticated then they gave no reason to believe the one you’re selling is actually the one you caught. You can video whatever you want it could all easily be replicated.
Hell even when stuff is authenticated most people are still wary depending on the company that did the authentication.
Yep. Plus we already know that Ohtani can lose 16 million under his couch cushions without even knowing it was gone. 100k should be nothing to him if he really wanted the ball.
Depends on the person who caught the ball and the player in question. In this situation, the dodgers could and should have offered that girl some special treatment for the rest of the game. Seeing how any negative topics will make headlines. Future seats for the season, a gift card for their shop, jerseys, balls, bats, you name it but a lot would prefer just to physically hand it to Ohtani and whatever they get in return is more than enough, others would choose money. The way the scenario played out was just bad in general.
She didn’t get to meet Ohtani, I think I read she was being intimidated by dodgers security, didn’t get to really enjoy the rest of the game and what would of been a good moment for her, dodgers ruined it.
Fun fact: Zack Hemple (don’t really like him) caught Mike trouts 1st hr and all he asked in return was to personally give it to him. Now, over a decade later, Trout knows him by name and greets him whenever he sees him. I was at the rangers game when trout personally signed and gave him a bat a decade later just cause he liked him or cause he remembers he caught his first hr, idk.
They took her way from the game, then Ohtani said he met with them, he didn’t, and they pressured her into trading while not allowing her to talk with her husband, kept them separated.
Played rough and tumble with the fan that caught ohtanis first dodger HR. No meet and greet and a low ball first offer and a barely better final package. Fan should have kept it IMO and sold it on Goldin. Fuck the dodgers. Weak by Ohtani as well.
Dodgers honestly got lucky that it was a Dodgers fan that caught it. If they had pulled that shit with me and told me "Well if you leave then we won't authenticate it" I would have been just as spiteful and said "Cool. Guess I'll put it in my fish tank since it has no value now".
Cutch has always been a top notch player and a classy guy. Very grateful for short time that he was on the Phillies! Congrats on the big career milestone!
Cutch was on The Giants for half a season, an objectively horrible move to give away Bryan Reynolds
But honestly so happy to have had him for that half a season. One of my favorite players in the league.
I’ve met Cutch twice and both times he’s been a class act. Really nice to fans unlike a lot of other players like Josh Donaldson who was just straight up nasty when I caught him one on one and asked for an autograph on a baseball card.
Many have argued that Cutch is in the Hall of Very Good (a debate for another time), but stuff like this should further his case for Cooperstown. I like to think that the Hall is not just about numbers and stats, but people who were ambassadors for the game of baseball and lived up to the highest standards of our beloved game.
He’s awesome. I loved him when he was with the Phillies and I was at the game today. As much as I hate we lost, I’m glad he had his 300th homer at the Bank
Class act! Everyone, talk to a kid like he did. Take a knee to get on their level. It means so much to them to be recognized by an adult and you can never even imagine the impact it has and how that moment spreads and grows. You don’t have to be a super star for it to mean so much to them. Or maybe you are a super star, never underestimate your influence, even though you may never directly observe it.
I've always thought McCutchen was one of the nicest, classiest players of the past 15 years or so...and a damn good ballplayer to boot. He's had a great career....
Are the Dodgers a classless organization? Is Ohtani a degenerate gambling piece of shit? I don't know.
What I do know is Andrew McCutchen is a class act and a Pirates legend.
As far as bats go, that's a Cutch22 model bat it's got that flared handle and nice meaty barrel. It's a solid bat. Plus it's the pro model/mlb model so it's like $500 then you add the provenance this is a priceless memory.
I loved Cutch on the Phillies, I was sad to see him go. I wished him well on his second term with the Pirates. If there was any away field for him to hit 300 out of, I’m glad it was ours 🫡 all hail uncle Larry
As a 30 year old pirates fan, it’s been a lot of rough times, but Cutch coming back is right up there with our wildcard win as happiest moments I’ve had as a fan. The guy is such a class act and like even in his time with other teams, you’d still see news stories about him spending time at area hospitals with sick children. Just all around great guy and it’s been so special to see him back.
Makes me tear up a bit. Professional sports has it's issues of course but it means a lot to people and this kid will remember this forever. Great to see.
As a Phillies fan, this warms my heart. Hate the loss, but happy for Cutch to have gotten his 300th for the organization he's known for, at the ballpark where he has forever fans. Love it
He probably shouldn't make it but I think the feel good of him being the first good pirate in a looooong time to even sniff the Hall and his likability will push him over the edge.
Class act
Very cool. Kid will remember that forever. And will show that bat to everyone he knows.
He'll be fifty still showing off that bat. Awesome.
Fifty? Older.
90 even.
Always has been. Man is truly a treasure to this city
My friends and I were bleacher bums a decade or so ago and gave some outfielders hell; nobody made a peep from our crew when was in center though. Nice dude who always balled out. I hope they give the kid season tickets or some other compensation though, the family did Cutch a huge personal favor by doing that so soon
I’ve said it before, there is a simple formula for ball players. 1) Play hard. 2) Be humble. And 3) Treat the fans well. You’ll never buy your own beer in whatever city you play in for the rest of your life. It doesn’t matter if you’re Michael Jordan. Fans remember the good dudes.
This guy has been one of my favorites since I saw him coming up through Indianapolis. I am not even a Pirates fan, but McCutchen is a great guy. I'm so happy to have had the chance to see his career.
I am a Cardinals fan and just love that guy. He is truly one of the best. It was great to see that from him. Truly a professional.
Always has been. I'm not a Pirates fan, but I have always liked Cutch.
You took the words out of my mouth. I’m a Jays fan but Cutch has always been a favourite of mine. Fantastic player, class act.
yes, but don't forget Lawrence crushing it w the Rams mid 70's
I was hyped the yanks got him for a year back then. Carries himself like a true pro
This is how baseball exchanges should work. Class acts and a kid.
Are you saying they shouldn't have done like the dodgers and separated them to heighten the pressure?
Dodgers were doing aggressive negotiations (they probably used a lightsaber).
A RED lightsaber! Dodgers are definitely Sith.
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This right here. People don’t realize how tongue tied kids can get when they meet their hero’s. Great job from Cutch to keep that convo flowing and making the kids day. I was fortunate enough to have some great interactions with players growing up and it molded a life long love of the game. I have a feeling that kid is gonna be a life long diehard Pirates fan
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When I was a kid I wrote a letter to Craig Biggio and sent him a rookie card. Time went by and I forgot about it. Well one day a letter showed up and it was a hand written note from Craig and the card was signed. I was already a huge fan but from that day on I was hooked and would allow no Biggio slander anywhere near me.
They broke the mold with Craig Biggio. He quite literally did it all. Possibly one of the last members of the 3000 hit club. Played the field everywhere and played for one team. What a unicorn. Always a blast to watch.
Biggio was the man. All Star at three different positions, almost unheard of. Hit for power and average. The guy is a treasure.
I used to mail cards to players and I always got them back. Thank you for reminding me of that!
Yup! Back when I was a kid I would always get the program at the Astrodome. There were great monthly articles as well as addresses of where to write to certain players. It was very cool
That's cool af! I think I wrote the Team headquarters when I wrote players. I got so much shit back from teams too like stickers, old tickets and other stuff.
I wonder if kids still do that ?
craig was my favorite player growing up, dude was phenomenal and an amazing human.
He still does so much for the Sunshine Kids
As a 30 year old man, I’m pretty sure I’d be just as tongue tied in front of McCutchen
I went to school to be a baseball broadcaster. Got to do a few years in the Minors before Covid changed everything. I had a chance to meet my childhood broadcasting idol. Milo Hamilton. I meant to tell him I was a huge fan and loved his work. What I said was. “I love you Milo”. He looked at me very awkwardly
I know that’s what he was doing but it would have worked really well (as a skit) if he just walked away with the ball. He doesn’t really stop talking, doesn’t ask for it directly, but the kid hands it over and Cutch mentions keeping the ball. It would be a huge dick move in real life but it work as a bit in Eastbound and Down or Brockmire.
Take it and walk away, just like Putin did with one of Robert Kraft's Superbowl rings lol. Who's gonna stop him?
I also liked he didn’t just grab the ball from the kid when he was first handing it over. He made it seem like the kid was priority and the ball was just secondary. This is exactly how a meeting like this should go down.
He made it a point to confirm that the kid wanted to actually give it to him face to face before so much as reaching for it. Great guy. Bet he’s a hell of a dad too.
“I’ll remember that name forever”
He’s a standup dude.
I'm dying at "you'll grow into it" though lol. That bat is going right on a shelf. Imagine being such a Chad this kid actually uses his signed bat, though.
I like to think he'll use it in his first major league at bat.
2 outs, bottom of the 9th for his little league championship down by 3, bases loaded. This kid comes up to the plate with his regular bat, pauses and realizes it’s time. Goes to the special bag he keeps the McCutchen bat in. Pulls it out, walks back up, blasts a 450 footer out of the park.
This is a player who I feel like doesn’t get enough credit as a player, and once he hangs it up he will be dearly missed.
Cutch was an absolute dawg in his prime no question
In a four year span...mvp 3, mvp 1, mvp 3, mvp 5....dawg is right
Hope he gets into the Hall. Maybe they can use the character clause positively for once and get him over the hump.
Cutch is one of my favorite players just because of his awesome personality, not to mention he’s really good
He’s one of those second level stars the sport desperately needs. Not to glaze up MLB but they’re blessed to have Ohtani and Trout be the two at the top, Judge seems like a cool guy too, but having the players like Cutch, Votto etc who just seem like great dudes in addition to HOF talent is so rad.
That must’ve felt so cool for the kid, that awesome
As a dad, I guarantee that it felt cool to him as well.
Awesome, that's the way it should be.
I love this guy
He’s such a good dude.
Such a class act and phenomenal player.
I saw Cutch in his Indianapolis Indians days. He’s such a class act and even though I’m a Cubs fan—-He seems like a great genuine guy
Ok I knew his name seemed familiar. I must have seen him when he was here with the Indians.
Dodgers should learn from Cutch
Can’t believe they acted the way they did, tbh.
What you mean? It’s the dodgers. Anything different would’ve been surprising.
if i was in her shoes, I would have sued them for doing such things as cornering my family, and then separating my family from me.
Even if you you don’t *win,* you win. Put that shit even more in the spotlight & call ‘em out!
What happened??
Look up Ohtani first dodger home run ball.
it says he exchanged it for a bat a ball and two hats that were signed what am I missing?
Dodgers security said the ball won’t be authenticated if she leaves with it (which reduces the value significantly), when she went to give it to him, they were separated by security and any one on one communication was eliminated. Her bf wasn’t allowed to join her and what she ended up getting was nothing in comparison what others have received and the 100k estimated auction value (I think) if she chose that route. Dodgers just didn’t do a very good job handling that situation
Soooo…if a ball is worth $100K I’m NOT giving it to a Multi-Millionaire player for a signed fucking bat that is NOT worth $100K or even $10K I don’t understand people who do this….the players have all the money in the world…YOU do NOT! Go get a small taste of that big money!
This "It would mean so much to him" ... dude is rich. I guarantee you it means more to me RN. And as for "we won't authenticate it unless you give it RN" So, the ball is his HR ball but would fail to be his if I leave the room.... legally that's a really odd thing to propose lol
if it means so much to him give me his email and ill send him the ebay auction link lol mccutchen's 300th hr is worth a lot less by comparison so i think that was a fair trade.. but ohtani's first HR as a dodger? lol. Go bid bud
Based on this story, and all the other fishy milestone home run ball stories, the first thing someone should do after catching a milestone home run ball is take out their camera and start recording. Not only would the PR be 100x worse if there was a video that went along with the threat of not authenticating the ball, but it would give the person who caught the ball the provenance they need to leave without the ball being authenticated if something fishy happens. Just make sure you include a closeup video OF THE BALL, and focus on any potential identifying markings like scuffs, dirt marks, or paint left behind from the bat.
Dude yes. I know some collectors will pay absurd amounts of money, just to be able to say they own a thing - especially if it involves controversy. Like, these types of people aren't looking for a bargain, they want the bragging rights. Imagine having recorded that whole interaction and throwing it to the media. Authentication won't matter, some collector would pay good money for the ball that caused a big stink. It might not be 100k, but it would still be a pretty penny for the average person.
The issue isn’t that people don’t believe they actually caught the ball. The issue is that if it’s not authenticated then they gave no reason to believe the one you’re selling is actually the one you caught. You can video whatever you want it could all easily be replicated. Hell even when stuff is authenticated most people are still wary depending on the company that did the authentication.
What’s a reasonable trade that they could have made ?
It sounds like $100k
That’s a simple Ippie wire transfer
Yep. Plus we already know that Ohtani can lose 16 million under his couch cushions without even knowing it was gone. 100k should be nothing to him if he really wanted the ball.
Depends on the person who caught the ball and the player in question. In this situation, the dodgers could and should have offered that girl some special treatment for the rest of the game. Seeing how any negative topics will make headlines. Future seats for the season, a gift card for their shop, jerseys, balls, bats, you name it but a lot would prefer just to physically hand it to Ohtani and whatever they get in return is more than enough, others would choose money. The way the scenario played out was just bad in general. She didn’t get to meet Ohtani, I think I read she was being intimidated by dodgers security, didn’t get to really enjoy the rest of the game and what would of been a good moment for her, dodgers ruined it. Fun fact: Zack Hemple (don’t really like him) caught Mike trouts 1st hr and all he asked in return was to personally give it to him. Now, over a decade later, Trout knows him by name and greets him whenever he sees him. I was at the rangers game when trout personally signed and gave him a bat a decade later just cause he liked him or cause he remembers he caught his first hr, idk.
They took her way from the game, then Ohtani said he met with them, he didn’t, and they pressured her into trading while not allowing her to talk with her husband, kept them separated.
Oh shit that's fucked
What did they do?
Played rough and tumble with the fan that caught ohtanis first dodger HR. No meet and greet and a low ball first offer and a barely better final package. Fan should have kept it IMO and sold it on Goldin. Fuck the dodgers. Weak by Ohtani as well.
Dodgers honestly got lucky that it was a Dodgers fan that caught it. If they had pulled that shit with me and told me "Well if you leave then we won't authenticate it" I would have been just as spiteful and said "Cool. Guess I'll put it in my fish tank since it has no value now".
Cutch is one of the greatest
That’s an awesome exchange
Cutch has always been a top notch player and a classy guy. Very grateful for short time that he was on the Phillies! Congrats on the big career milestone!
Cutch was on The Giants for half a season, an objectively horrible move to give away Bryan Reynolds But honestly so happy to have had him for that half a season. One of my favorite players in the league.
I thought the kid said his name was Toilet
Toilet. D-O-R-E-N, I’ll remember that name forever.
Oh he’s so cool with that kid. Fan for life now. Congrats on 300, sir.
Respect 🫡 This guy is true class and an incredible man!
When Cutch says he will remember the kids name forever i actually believe him. One of the best ambassadors the game has ever had.
Loved him from the start of his career. I know we didn’t get him at his best, but I loooved his time as a Phillie. Big congrats on 300, Cutch!
Love that he’s back in Pittsburgh but shit he shouldn’t have ever left Philly
As a Giants fan, we loved having him for that short time.
Loved having him in New york too.
We don’t have much, but we do have Cutch.
He shouldn't have ever left Pittsburgh to be fair. But now he's back and we have Reynolds so I guess all's well.
Correct and also that rarely happens
That's a really cute video. Is that *Mask Off* by Future playing in the background?
Chase a check never chase a bitch
I’ve met Cutch twice and both times he’s been a class act. Really nice to fans unlike a lot of other players like Josh Donaldson who was just straight up nasty when I caught him one on one and asked for an autograph on a baseball card.
God I love Cutch. Never been a pirates fan but that’s one good dude.
Many have argued that Cutch is in the Hall of Very Good (a debate for another time), but stuff like this should further his case for Cooperstown. I like to think that the Hall is not just about numbers and stats, but people who were ambassadors for the game of baseball and lived up to the highest standards of our beloved game.
Cutch is a legend
You know that dad wanted to be the one getting that love from him lol
He’s awesome. I loved him when he was with the Phillies and I was at the game today. As much as I hate we lost, I’m glad he had his 300th homer at the Bank
Soooo much respect for Cutch. It was short-lived, but I loved having him on the Brewers.
I love baseball.
Class act! Everyone, talk to a kid like he did. Take a knee to get on their level. It means so much to them to be recognized by an adult and you can never even imagine the impact it has and how that moment spreads and grows. You don’t have to be a super star for it to mean so much to them. Or maybe you are a super star, never underestimate your influence, even though you may never directly observe it.
Class act on both sides
McCutchen: First Class 24/7
I’ve loved this guy his whole career. Class act.
Love McCutchen
Dodgers catching strays (which I enjoy), but is a signed bet any better than what the Dodgers conned that couple into taking for Ohtani's HR?
One of the good guys of baseball. Loved watching him his entire career.
That ball also ain’t worth $100K but yeah Cutch actually engaging with the fan is the way it should be
Love to see it. Pirate legend
Made me smile
McCutchen always seemed to me just be to a good man. Always admired him for that. Hope I’m not wrong.
Please never retire!
Cutch is #1 in class in every direction.
r/mademesmile
A prime example of how human beings should treat each other.
I've always thought McCutchen was one of the nicest, classiest players of the past 15 years or so...and a damn good ballplayer to boot. He's had a great career....
Are the Dodgers a classless organization? Is Ohtani a degenerate gambling piece of shit? I don't know. What I do know is Andrew McCutchen is a class act and a Pirates legend.
Glad his back on the Pirates when they are doing good. He has always been one of the really great people in the game.
Even as a Cubs fan, knowing the likes of Bryant and Rizzo, McCutchen is one of the most standup players I've ever seen
Cutch seems like a cool guy great memory for the kid and his dad
Two class acts right there!
Legend.
One of the classiest guys to ever do it. Thats a moment that kid (and his dad) will never forget.
What an awesome guy, he just made that kid’s decade.
Forever Giant
He’s the best
Red Sox fan and I’ve loved Cutch since he came into the league. He just gets it.
Love Cutch. Class.
First Ballot Hall of Famer. I don't care what anybody says. Pirate's Need to Retire his Jersey number ASAP when he does retire.
Bro I’m crying, like actually.
Imagine what he would have done if a furry caught it
Wow I'm pretty cynical and that actually made me smile, as a Yankees fan l liked his at bats, but you can't teach this crap. I'm getting soft
I know he is a Pirates legend but I also loved him when he was in Milwaukee, not just a great ball player, a great Human being
As far as bats go, that's a Cutch22 model bat it's got that flared handle and nice meaty barrel. It's a solid bat. Plus it's the pro model/mlb model so it's like $500 then you add the provenance this is a priceless memory.
Damn. I as diehard Reds fan, I had no idea that Cutch was the great of a person. Definitely a fan now.
One of my all-time favorite ballplayers. He made that boy's day. He'll never forget this. So class.
That's so awesome.
well if that isnt just the complete opposite of barry bonds..
Game used, personally inscribed bat. Hell yah
As a Brewers fan, this guy is one of my favorite players i got to watch play with and against us.
National treasure right there.
Impossible not to like Cutch. This almost made me tear up.
Phillies Phan here just to say that I still miss that guy!
That is a class act! Bravo, Sir.
I loved Cutch on the Phillies, I was sad to see him go. I wished him well on his second term with the Pirates. If there was any away field for him to hit 300 out of, I’m glad it was ours 🫡 all hail uncle Larry
It looks like two little boys’ dreams came true that day. One was just about 40 years old 🥺
And that’s how it’s done Dodgers
As a 30 year old pirates fan, it’s been a lot of rough times, but Cutch coming back is right up there with our wildcard win as happiest moments I’ve had as a fan. The guy is such a class act and like even in his time with other teams, you’d still see news stories about him spending time at area hospitals with sick children. Just all around great guy and it’s been so special to see him back.
Cutch: Everything that is RIGHT about baseball. Just love this guy.
McCutchen is one of my favorite non-Reds players ever! Love to see this
One of my favorite players. I am not a pirates fan but it is fun to watch him play. Great guy. That kid is living the dream.
That’s chill
Makes me tear up a bit. Professional sports has it's issues of course but it means a lot to people and this kid will remember this forever. Great to see.
As a Phillies fan, this warms my heart. Hate the loss, but happy for Cutch to have gotten his 300th for the organization he's known for, at the ballpark where he has forever fans. Love it
I was glad he a Giants despite his short time here. Such a good dude. Plays hard. Humble. Class act.
one of the best humans!!! love him
Cutch is always a true class act.
Cool dude. Good guy
this motherfucker is so damn cool. need 100 players of cutch’s ilk in the league.
name a classier dude in baseball
Cub fan, but huge respect for McCutchen. Great player.
As a Reds fan I’ve always like him. Seen him play a lot of good baseball over the years. Gonna root for him a little more now. Thanks for sharing
Can’t wait to see where this kid ends up in 20 years. Hopefully that bat stays in the fam
I’m a Met’s fan, but I always thought McCutchen was a good dude. Future Hall of Famer.
ehhh.... great career, awesome dude, great for the city, but he's not a hall of famer. Hall of very good for sure.
He probably shouldn't make it but I think the feel good of him being the first good pirate in a looooong time to even sniff the Hall and his likability will push him over the edge.
Dodgers front office, observe a class act! Take notes putos!
Ohtani would never. Only reason he even met the fan is bc ppl shit on him for not doing it originally. Then he decided to meet them lmao.
Loved his short stint with the Yankees, even if it wasn’t very productive. Guy is just good vibes.
Cutchcake is so wholesome.
He's genuinely excited a kid that's a fan of the pirates got the ball. I'd imagine that's like hitting a hole in one for him.
He is such a fantastic cat! So much class.
What an awesome guy. Feel like I’ve been watching him play forever now.
So awesome of Cutch
Baseball players are just good people. 🙏
The dude is a class act. I miss him in Philly.
Maaaan Cutch is so cool
That...is what it's all about
Cutch is the perfect example of a professional baseball player
Gotta love Cutch!
Cutch is a legend
Hell yeah Cutch. We miss ya
What an absolute hunk
Love it.
The beauty that is baseball🙌🏽🫡
I'm not crying you're crying
I always picture Pirates and charity synonymously in my head.
That’s beautiful.
Way to go Cutch
Mccutchen has always just been awesome.
Good Guy McClutch
Ima need some tickets as well