As part of Jake's Challenger Baseball League, every year all of the teams get to come out to Angel Stadium and play a game out on the field. This is Jake's second year doing this and it has been a great experience both times!
First they check in and get a team picture taken and then they walk all of the teams in through the tunnel and announce them as they enter the field.
They warm up, sing the National Anthem and then they are ready to play ball! This was Jake's first at bat and he hit the ball really well. Notice who is pitching to Jake in this picture... If you can't tell, it's Jim Abbott, the one handed pitcher who used to play for the Angels! It was so cool to have him there especially since he knows what it's like to live with a disability. He talked to all of the kids at the end and told them to never give up and always try their hardest. He's a great role model for these little kids to follow!
Jake giving his buddy a thumbs up after making it to first base!
Throwing the ball back to the pitcher.
After the game Jim Abbott came over and signed the player's hats. I'm pretty sure that Jake didn't really have a clue who he was, but we all thought it was really cool!
They put a close-up of Jake on the jumbo-tron, but I was too slow taking the picture so I only got the back of his head. Bummer!
Jake was proud of his medal and ready to go home! He had another great experience and we are looking forward to doing it again next year!
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