St. Louis Cardinals’ Yohel Pozo Hits Emotional Home Run, Shares Heartwarming Message
In a powerful and emotional moment, St. Louis Cardinals’ catcher Yohel Pozo hit a home run during a recent game against the Chicago Cubs. But it wasn’t just any home run – it was a moment that touched the hearts of fans and players alike.
Pozo, who was called up from the minor leagues just a few days prior, stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning with the Cardinals trailing by two runs. With two outs and a runner on base, he swung at the first pitch and sent it soaring over the left field wall.
As he rounded the bases, Pozo’s emotions were evident. Tears streamed down his face as he crossed home plate and was greeted by his teammates. But it was his post-game message that truly captured the hearts of everyone watching.
In a heartfelt interview, Pozo shared that the home run was dedicated to his late grandmother, who had passed away just a few weeks before. He spoke about how she had always been his biggest supporter and how he wished she could have been there to see him play in the major leagues.
His words resonated with fans and players, reminding us all of the power of family and the importance of cherishing every moment. Pozo’s emotional home run and heartfelt message serve as a reminder that baseball is more than just a game – t him in tears, and after the game, he shared the heartwarming story behind the bat and the emotional moment he experienced.
Cardinals’ Yohel Pozo Hits Emotional Home Run, Honors Son and Children in Hospital with Custom Bat
The St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees faced off over the weekend on Players Weekend, where players honored things important to them in various ways. But one of the most touching moments came from Cardinals catcher Yohel Pozo, who used a bat decorated with handprints to honor his son and children in the hospital.
MLB.com writer John Denton shared the story behind the bat, which featured handprints from children fighting to get better at a nearby hospital. Pozo’s son, Paul, suffered a series of strokes after being born in March of 2020, but has made remarkable progress in his recovery.
In the sixth inning of the series finale against the Yankees, Pozo hit a go-ahead home run with the bat, sending him on an emotional trip around the bases. After the game, he revealed the reason behind his tears, saying, “The kids asked me if I could hit a homer and I was like, ‘Well, I’m going to try,’ and then it happens — as soon as I saw the ball and it was a homer — I almost started crying running the bases just thinking about it. I hope (the kids in the hospital) see that and see that I hit that homer for them.”
The home run lifted the Cardinals to a 4-3 lead, but they ultimately fell short in the game. However, for Pozo, it was more than just a go-ahead home run; it was a way for him to honor his son and other children fighting every day. He plans to auction off the bat, with all proceeds going to Mercy Children’s Hospital in St. Louis.
On Players Weekend, Pozo’s custom bat was a symbol of love and support for his son and other children dealing with similar complications. And his emotional home run was a testament to his promise to those children, making it a truly special moment for the Cardinals catcher.
