Boston's Jamie Westbrook stepped in as a pinch-hitter in a 9-0 game on Wednesday against the Braves and had a moment he'll never forget when he slapped a single to left field on a 3-2 count
Normally a hit like that near the end of a blowout wouldn't mean all that much to anyone involved but for Westbrook it meant everything, as it was his first major league hit after spending 11 years in the minor leagues.
His family watching from the stands loved it and his teammates in the dugout also went nuts,.
This was great:
After 11 years and 1,159 games in the minors, Jamie Westbrook has his first big league hit! 👏 pic.twitter.com/Gmquej9Qwl
Fans were so happy for him:
Incredible dedication to grind out in the minors for so many years. Congratulations Hamie. . https://t.co/5BTaVe749p
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!!!
special appreciation for the guys who work their asses off in the minors forever and then finally get their shot.
this is the content i am always here for. #RedSox https://t.co/Zmbzzr34nQ
11 years in the minors and 6 different organizations. Was a pro's pro when I covered his Biloxi team in 2021, when he also played for Team USA in Tokyo.
Awesome guy, awesome to see this. https://t.co/ml6UEyWXa2
How cool!!! @BashaAthletics!!
Jamie Westbrook played at Basha 11-years-ago. He was drafted out of HS in the 5th round by the #Dbacks in 2013.
11-years in the minors, 7 different organizations, silver medal with Team USA in 2020 Olympics… and finally his big league moment! https://t.co/MzyB0Bn6Up pic.twitter.com/mOmDq2Mt0U
What an unreal feeling that has to be! Grind in the Minors for over a decade and finally get your hit in the Majors https://t.co/q1fVeCyq95
No matter what you do, sports, arts etc never give up on your dream. Hard work always pays off 😊 https://t.co/WTltaUdyHe
Besides championships, these are the moments that bring me to tears now. https://t.co/TUcHOluSQ0
Mannn, could NOT be happier for any single human being. Barrel Man, you belong! Jah! https://t.co/dSbuqyJEvq
ANDY NESBITT
Andy Nesbitt is the Assistant Managing Editor of Audience Engagement at Sports Illustrated. He works closely with the Breaking & Trending News Team to shape SI’s daily coverage across all sports. He has been working in sports media for over 20 years, appearing on Fox Sports, For the Win, The Boston Globe, and NBC Sports. He’s a golf fanatic who desperately wants to see the Super Bowl played on a Saturday night.
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