Ferrell Takes Posey's Usual Spot, Intentionally Walks Batter In Brief Giants Career
(CBS SF) – As part of Will Ferrell's day as a major leaguer, the comedian took the spot usually occupied by Buster Posey in the San Francisco Giants lineup on Thursday.
Ferrell arrived near the end of the Giants / White Sox game by helicopter shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday night, first wearing a Chicago White Sox uniform.
Look who just arrived. #FerrellTakesTheField #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/yJq81HfBSO
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) March 13, 2015
After arriving, he first batted for Chicago. Ferrell was able to foul a ball, but eventually struck out. He was then immediately traded to the Giants.
While wearing the Orange and Black, Ferrell caught an intentional walk by Jean Machi, the pitcher that struck him out moments earlier.
Is Will Ferrell the first player in history to strike out and then get behind the plate in the same half-inning? #FerrellTakesTheField
— MLB (@MLB) March 13, 2015
The Giants won the Cactus League game 7-4 and he was spotted celebrating with the team.
"For just one night let's not be co-workers. Let's be co-people." #FerrellTakesTheField #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/ctsIn6Hz5b
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) March 13, 2015
Ferrell began his playing career earlier in the day with the Oakland A's. He also played for the Chicago Cubs, Angels, Reds, Diamondbacks, Dodgers and Padres on Thursday.