George Springer Home Run Ball Fan: “Most Alive Ever
- michael Angeletti says he knew he would catch George Springer's home run ball before it actually happened.
- The Toronto native was sitting in the front row in left field at Rogers Centre wearing a Springer jersey during Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.
- The score was 3-1, with the Blue Jays down in the seventh inning, when Springer stepped up to the plate.
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michael Angeletti Knew He’d Catch George Springer’s Home Run
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michael Angeletti says he knew he would catch George Springer‘s home run ball before it actually happened.
The Toronto native was sitting in the front row in left field at Rogers Centre wearing a Springer jersey during Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.
The score was 3-1, with the Blue Jays down in the seventh inning, when Springer stepped up to the plate.
“I was actually texting my cousin - telling him I was front row, about to catch the home run ball – to leave me alone,” Angeletti said.
“And I dropped the phone, caught the ball, and here we are.”
Mere seconds before the swing, Angeletti said he had just told the person sitting next to him that seventh innings are historically big for the Blue Jays.
“All the magic happened in the seventh inning with Bautista and the Rangers way back when,” Angeletti recalled saying, referring to the 2015 American League Division Series game that saw Edwin Encarnación hit a walk-off home run.
The Importance of the Seventh Inning
The seventh inning has become a symbolic time for Blue Jays fans, largely due to the dramatic events of the 2015 ALDS. Edwin Encarnación’s walk-off home run against the Texas Rangers in that series is widely considered one of the most iconic moments in Canadian sports history. Angeletti’s premonition about the seventh inning highlights the enduring impact of that game on the Blue Jays fanbase.
The Catch Itself
Springer’s home run extended the Blue Jays’ lead to 4-1. While the Blue Jays ultimately lost the game and the ALCS to the Houston Astros,Angeletti’s catch provided a memorable moment for one lucky fan. The ball itself is likely to be quite valuable, given the circumstances of the catch and the importance of the game.
What Happens Next?
Angeletti has not yet announced his plans for the ball. Potential options include keeping it as a personal memento,selling it at auction,or donating it to a charity. The value of the ball could range from several thousand to tens of