10-Year-Old Phillies Fan Gives Foul Ball To Crying 7-Year-Old Girl

Sep 21, 2021 by apost team

Sports games are filled with excitement and emotions as fans watch their favorite team do their best to win and make their hometown proud. Being out in the stands is thrilling for any fan, especially those who hope to one day be on the court or in the field themselves. For one 10-year-old baseball fan, his biggest dream came true one night at a Phillies game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when he caught a foul ball.

Aaron Pressley of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, hit the jackpot on Sept. 15, 2021, when he saw a foul ball headed straight for the area of the stands he and his family were sitting in. The fifth-grader tried his luck as he eagerly dove for the ball. Everything went exactly as planned as Aaron managed to get his hands on the foul ball and immediately celebrate the exciting moment. However, his celebration ended short when he noticed a little girl near him crying. Aaron knew exactly what he needed to do.

While some sports fans are known for being extremely rowdy and even rude, this 10-year-old fan proved that it doesn't always have to be like that. It only took Aaron a quick moment before he made his way over to the crying young girl and happily handed her the foul ball. His sheer act of kindness and selflessness not only made her day, but went on to receive widespread media attention and captured the hearts of many people from all over the world. Read on to find out more about this kind-hearted moment between two adorable baseball fans.

His Act Of Kindness

After catching the foul ball at a Phillies game, Aaron proudly held up his prized possession in celebration. However, it wasn't long before the young fan noticed an even younger fan in the stands nearby crying. Emma is the 7-year-old who went to the Phillies game and also tried her best to dive and catch the foul ball, but sadly missed, according to WPVI. She also accidentally hurt herself in the process.

Aaron's kind heart and selflessness took over as he hurriedly made his way to the crying kid and handed her the foul ball. Recalling that sweet moment, Aaron said, "When I looked to my left, I saw a little girl crying and I'm just thinking in my head, 'I can't keep the ball.'" It only took a few seconds for Aaron to act. "So I went over there and I saw her crying and I just felt so sad," he said. "I gave her the ball."

The 10-year-old fan explained that the situation made him feel "so good" and like he was "a good guy." It's clear that Emma and her family thought the same, and they even thanked Aaron with a Phillies gift card before the game was over, according to WPVI.

The baseball team was also moved by the young fan's act of kindness. WPVI reported that they even sent him a game ball! Aaron, an honor student, hopes to one day become a professional baseball player. It seems like he is already using his platform for the better as he continues to spread positivity. "Just do nice things for people," he said. "People say Phillies fans are not the nicest people, but that's not true. Just be a nice person and always have positive energy inside of you."

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