And the lead off man for the New York Yankees is… Billy Crystal?
That’s right, a day before the funny man’s 60th birthday, he fulfilled his childhood dream Thursday when he played for the Bronx Bombers in a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Tampa. The comedian, who signed a one day contract with the team, donned the number 60 in honor of his impending birthday, warmed up with pal Derek Jeter, cracked jokes with 2007’s MVP Alex Rodriguez and even made contact with the ball.
In his one and only at bat as a designated hitter, Crystal fouled off a 1-0 fastball against left-hander Paul Maholm. In the six-pitch at-bat, Crystal worked to a full count, before striking out on an 88 mph cutter.
The comedian arrived at Legend's Field with his game face on, "confident about the hitting and fielding part of the game," but was concerned about a possible drug test, joking he "might test positive for Maalox."
"It was unbelievable and the greatest moment of my life," the New York native said. "I don't really know how to describe it. It was intensely good."
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