has anyone ever met a famous baseball player? who? when? where? why? how?

Question

I DID!!

although hes not that famous.. I STILL MET HIM!

who? i met chris sampson from the houston astros

when? the friday before my thanksgiving break.

where? at my schools gym

why? I was a host for career day in my school.. and man.. GOD LISTENS! i asked God to be Chris Sampsons host.. lucky me... I WAS!


it was sooo awesome that day!

he ranned out of water so i had to go get him a new one from the library.. as i was walking to the gym.. i felt my legs all shaking and stuff... i gave him the water and he said.. YOU READ MY MIND DIDNT YOU!
ooo gosh!! i was like sooo red!

then while everyone was leaving i was standing by him.. and i asked him.. who was the scariest player you have pitched to? and he said.. ALBERT PUJOLS... he got him out though. (pop up)
and then he gave me 3 hugs.. and his autograph.. we took a pic together.

and we just talked.

it was the best thing ever!

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5241/photo0532ec5.jpg

pic kinda sux! but WHO CARES!! he looks hot!

after we talked.. i had to go to my class cause career day was over.. and chris was hugging me and my boyfriend walked in.. hehehehehehehe! lol.. he got jelous.. :)

and then later on... i went to the library to turn in something.. and chris was there eating some chicken and he saw me and said my name and waved at me.

:) !!!!

i think i was the most hated girl in school that day! AND I LOVED IT! lol

Answer 1

Yeah... Nolan Ryan - when he was the pitcher for the Anaheim Angels. He lived 5 houses down from me.

Answer 2

I used to work at Comerica Park (Tigers Ballpark) and used to see all the players but in person I've met, Al Kaline, Kirk Gibson, Alan Trammell, Lou Whitaker, Matt Nokes, Bobby Higginson, Craig Monroe, Joel Zumaya, Jeremy Bonderman, Nate Robertson, Brandon Inge, Robert Fick, Jeff Weaver and Johnny Damon

I met all of them at Comcerica Park, except Joel Zumaya I met at 5th Avenue and hungout with him for a lil bit, and I met him at an ABC Warehouse that my dad works at, the day they opened up the store him and Craig Monroe, no relation with Marilyn Monroe they were both there signing autographs

and the time I saw Damon at CoPa, he was still playin for the Red Sox in 03', and I talked to him for a lil bit and right b4 he left I told him, and this is true, I'm bein honest I said "I bet u this year u will lose to the NYY (who he plays for now) in the ALCS, and then in the Off-Season of 04' u'll get the 1 last piece of the puzzle your team needs, and finally get over the hump of passin the NYY in the playoffs, and end your curse and win the WS in 2004" and he's like "ooook"

now I wonder if he still remembers me tellin him that

Answer 3

Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, Lance Berkman, Nolan Ryan, etc.. most of the 2006/2007 Houston Astros.

It was just this last weekend at Astros Fest at Minute Maid Park. Awesome awesome awesome.

I have high hopes for the 'Stros this year (but I do every year).

Answer 4

As a child I met Mickey Mantle on three occasions. Once in Florida during spring training and twice at Yankee Stadium. A great thrill for me!

My dad was best friends with Johnny Vander Meer so I knew Johnny for many years. Johnny was famous for throwing two consecutive no hitters for the Reds in 1938.

Answer 5

Many. The cool thing about baseball players is they are very accessible away from the ballpark. Most are just regular guys and, with only a few bad experiences, very accomodating.

The 'rockstar famous' players are less accessible, but still around. Check out baseball camps, youth leagues and baseball training facilities to hang out and talk...or maybe even learn something.

Answer 6

Stan Musial, Red Schoendist, Marty Marion, Bob Feller, Bill Virdon, Ozzie Smith, and pretty much all of last years Cardinals including Albert! ( I sorta met Barry Bonds once, he's a jerk)

Answer 7

I met Mickey Mantle in 1977 at a home-run hitting contest for a minor league team....at that time I understand his appearence only cost $1000.....he signed autographs for almost 2 hours.....big time fan of his...name my son after him (middle name is Mantle)....followed his career from almost start to finish.....when I could not get #7 I tool 14.....used his bat....and glove.....still in my mind the greatest power hitter ever......even on steriods....none of McGwire or Bonds come close in distance to what "The Mick" did.....injuries and the "bottle" was his demise.......

Answer 8

I meet Robinson Cano,Don Larsen,Chris Chambliss,Ruben Sierra,Dan Uggla,Don Newcombe,and Justin Verlander.
I meet most of these guys at autograph signings through out New Jersey and New York this summer/fall. These were all autograph signings.

Answer 9

I played catch with Robin Yount, Jim Gantner, Dick Davis, Darryl Porter, Jerry Augustine, and my brother, who stinks. These former Brewers lived in an apartment complex near my parents home when I was growing up and they were super cool. Often they would throw their equipment out the door to us and let us play with it. I should also mention that it hurt alot catching the balls from them and I am sure they were trying to be nice.

Answer 10

Carlton Fisk....a few years ago when i wsa buying a new car he also bought a new car at the same place where i bought mine
I also batted against Scott Garrelts when he was in legion ball many years ago...this was before he pitched for San Fansisco Giants