Wanna have a catch? MiLB celebrates Father's Day
"Hey, Dad, you wanna have a catch?" The timeless quote from "Field of Dreams" film resonates much deeper on a certain Sunday in June. Several teams around Minor League Baseball paid tribute to that moment by bringing out fans and their fathers to have a catch (or play catch, however
"Hey, Dad, you wanna have a catch?"
The timeless quote from "Field of Dreams" film resonates much deeper on a certain Sunday in June. Several teams around Minor League Baseball paid tribute to that moment by bringing out fans and their fathers to have a catch (or play catch, however you prefer to say) on the field before the game.
Take a look that and all the other ways Minor League teams honored dads everywhere.
Of course, Triple-A Durham had to play it that way. Just try not to tear up while watching the short video released by the Rays affiliate.
Hey Dad, wanna have a catch?
— Durham Bulls (@DurhamBulls) June 18, 2023
Yeah...this is pretty cool💙🧡 pic.twitter.com/iehPXRD54q
They weren't the only ones, though. Fans enjoyed that trend on the field in Omaha (where the Triple-A Royals affiliate won its 11th straight game) ...
Lots of memories being made at Werner Park during post-game catch on the field today 💙 pic.twitter.com/TbLNQf62EB
— Omaha Storm Chasers (@OMAStormChasers) June 18, 2023
... in Double-A Amarillo (D-backs) ...
Catch on the field with dad ✅🥹 pic.twitter.com/O57Pr4jO7h
— Amarillo Sod Poodles (@sodpoodles) June 18, 2023
... in Double-A Birmingham (White Sox) ...
There’s no better way to celebrate Father’s Day than playing catch on the field! pic.twitter.com/tanYUOfcgQ
— Birmingham Barons (@BhamBarons) June 18, 2023
... and Double-A Springfield (Cardinals) too!
One of the best ways to spend Father's Day? Having a pregame catch in the outfield 💙 pic.twitter.com/60WJ6ieNJA
— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) June 18, 2023
Vancouver Canadians broadcaster Tyler Zickel continued a tradition he started years ago with another team by bringing his father, Mark, into the booth for a couple innings during the High-A Blue Jays affiliate's game. Full story
The Vancouver Canadians' broadcast featured a special guest for Sunday's game.
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) June 19, 2023
In celebration of Father's Day, Tyler Zickel brought his dad, Mark, into the booth -- a tradition that goes back to 2015: https://t.co/ADeRBtKZby pic.twitter.com/gndbecmbfS
Things got a little more ... aerobic in High-A Fort Wayne, where dads participated in some rhythmic gymnastics before the game. An absolutely stunning performance, if you ask us.
We present.... Dad Rythmic Gymnastics. 😂 pic.twitter.com/ugPaMrbvdt
— Fort Wayne TinCaps (@TinCaps) June 18, 2023
The Padres affiliate also brought out a bunch of padres for a catch on the field!
Shout-out to all dads who take time for a catch. ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/iI65rFuR5R
— Fort Wayne TinCaps (@TinCaps) June 18, 2023
This might be the most wholesome tribute. Stefan Caray, son of St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray, sent this special message to thank his father. Stefan and twin brother, Chris, man the Sod Poodles booth in Amarillo.
Baseball season separates us in so many ways, but I wouldn’t change you for the world.
— Stefan Caray (@StefanCaray) June 18, 2023
Dad, thank you for being a shining example to all of us and an incredible father. You inspire me every day to chase my dreams.
Happy Father’s Day! pic.twitter.com/8ogJ2hj6wF
The Double-A Hartford Yard Goats (Rockies) honored the fathers of their players with a special tweet. GOATs on and off the field, indeed.
Celebrating Goats on and off the field. Happy Father’s Day 💚💙 pic.twitter.com/C0XAG5jClV
— Hartford Yard Goats (@GoYardGoats) June 18, 2023
High-A South Bend (Cubs) is here to remind us that we're here to celebrate ALL the dads out there, especially those fighting prostate and colorectal cancer.
The #SBCubs wish a Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing Dad's out there!
— South Bend Cubs (@SBCubs) June 18, 2023
Each @MiLB home run hit today will be worth $100 to @AmericanCancer as part of “Knocking Cancer Out of the Park Day” to fight prostate & colorectal cancer.
Together, we can defeat cancer. #HopeAtBat pic.twitter.com/ggVVp47oX4
Come on, you really thought we wouldn't get another Padres affiliate in here? (Cause "padre" is "father" in Spanish, of course.) Shoutout to Single-A Lake Elsinore.
We 💛 @Padres Day! pic.twitter.com/Vktz3y65g8
— Lake Elsinore Storm (@Storm_Baseball) June 18, 2023
We couldn't have said it any better than Triple-A Memphis (Cardinals). We love players who are also dads!
Being a baseball dad is one of the coolest titles you can have!
— Memphis Redbirds (@memphisredbirds) June 18, 2023
Happy Father’s Day! pic.twitter.com/ryxSBs5aX7
We're not crying, you're crying! Triple-A Iowa put out this wonderful video on Cubs infielder (and dad) David Bote.
Most people know him as David Bote.
— Iowa Cubs (@IowaCubs) June 18, 2023
These three know him by a different name: Dad💙 #HappyFathersDay pic.twitter.com/UWnYbriark
High-A Lake County (Guardians) brought a special guest out to their game ... everyone, meet Skipper's dad!
wholesome content 🥹
— Lake County Captains (@LCCaptains) June 18, 2023
skipper & his dad skip pic.twitter.com/B9Kd1QOb4g
Double-A Binghamton (Mets) asked some personnel for their best dad jokes, and they all delivered.
What is your best dad joke? 😂
— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) June 18, 2023
🎥 @rheannadecrow & @rossschimmenti pic.twitter.com/Gjod3zWDdI
Triple-A Buffalo (Blue Jays), Single-A Fredericksburg (Nationals) and Amarillo rounded up players and coaches to deliver nice Father's Day messages to the dads who make it all possible.
Happy Father's Day, Bisons' dads! 👨 pic.twitter.com/BT0nQjF84w
— Buffalo Bisons (@BuffaloBisons) June 18, 2023
Wishing a very happy Father's Day to all of the dads in our lives! 💙 pic.twitter.com/RnN1UAKokw
— Fredericksburg Nationals (@FXBGNats) June 18, 2023
Heartfelt messages from our guys to their dads 💙 pic.twitter.com/I3cY0onWMs
— Amarillo Sod Poodles (@sodpoodles) June 18, 2023
The Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Dodgers), Triple-A Lehigh Valley (Phillies), Double-A Arkansas (Mariners) and Double-A Richmond (Giants) gave some dads love with good old-fashioned appreciation tweets.
Happy Father’s Day to all our Quakes dads! pic.twitter.com/WTdrHhIFoY
— Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (@RCQuakes) June 18, 2023
Happy Father’s Day 🫶 pic.twitter.com/WgvJVafRsq
— Lehigh Valley IronPigs (@IronPigs) June 18, 2023
Happy Father’s Day! pic.twitter.com/EsChgM2YPV
— Arkansas Travelers (@ARTravs) June 18, 2023
We're wishing a very happy Father's Day to all the Squirrels dads out there ❤️ pic.twitter.com/afLviEUU1a
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) June 18, 2023
Stephanie Sheehan is an contributor for MiLB.com.
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