Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl hit his first career home run on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts realized it was Friedl's first home run, so he got the attention of the fan who caught the ball and asked for it. The fan obliged, and Betts returned the favor by gifting him a bat.
Mookie Betts gave this fan a bat after he threw Reds OF TJ Friedl's first HR ball back ❤️
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 19, 2021
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This wasn't necessary by Betts, which makes it that much more awesome. Friedl was at Nevada when Betts made his big-league debut with the Boston Red Sox, so they likely don't have any connection.
According to Bobby Nightengale, Friedl went to the Dodgers clubhouse to thank Betts for the gesture after the game.
TJ Friedl said he wanted to visit Dodgers clubhouse to thank Mookie Betts personally for making sure he had the ball from his first hit (and home run). Friedl says it shows Betts' character. #Reds #Dodgers
— Bobby Nightengale (@nightengalejr) September 19, 2021
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