Billy At The Bat

He's not exactly Mighty Casey, but he did strike out. Comedian Billy Crystal batted leadoff for the New York Yankees Match 13, 2008, in an exhibition game in Florida. A lifelong Yankees fan, Crystal went down against Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Paul Maholm and was replaced by Johnny Damon.

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal watches a foul ball he hit in his only at bat as designated hitter for the Yankees during their spring baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 13, 2008. Crystal's debut -- and finale -- followed the likes of Garth Brooks and Tom Selleck as celebrities to play in spring training games.

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal swings and misses in his first at bat during the Yankees spring baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 13, 2008. Crystal, who wore No. 60 a day before his 60th birthday, was the Yankees' designated hitter and leadoff batter in the game against Pittsburgh.

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal reacts in the dugout after striking out in his only at bat during the New York Yankees spring baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirate, at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 13, 2008.

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal gets a pat on the helmet from New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter in the dugout after striking out in his only at bat during the Yankees spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 13, 2008.

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal, right, shares a laugh in the dugout with New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez and Jason Lane during the Yankees spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 13, 2008.

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal is suited up in his New York Yankees uniform during a pregame workout with the Yankees at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 13, 2008. He will play in a spring baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal, right, stands beside New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada during a pregame workout while taking batting pracfice with the Yankees at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 13, 2008.

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal waves to the crowd after striking out in his only plate appearance as the Yankees designated hitter during their spring baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 13, 2008. Fellow funnyman Robin Williams was on hand to cheer on his buddy.

New York Yankees coach Ron Guidry watches, lower left, as actor and comedian Billy Crystal wears his cap askew in the dugout during the Yankees spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 13, 2008.

Comedian and actor Billy Crystal, right, poses for photographs with New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi after signing with the Yankees for two days and donning a Yankees jersey with the No. 60, for his 60th birthday, before a workout with the Yankees at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Crystal will play in a spring training game Thursday.

Comedian and actor Billy Crystal heads back into the dugout at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday March 12, 2008. Crystal signed with the New York Yankees for two days and was given the number 60, for his 60th birthday. Crystal is expected to workout with the Yankees Wednesday and play in an exhibition game on Thursday.

Comedian and actor Billy Crystal connects with the ball during a workout with the New York Yankees at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 12, 2008.

New York Yankees special adviser Reggie Jackson, left, and Derek Jeter, stand by the batting cage with actor and comedian Billy Crystal who signed with the Yankees for a workout and one game at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 12, 2008.

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal does a leg lift during a workout with the Yankees at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 12, 2008. The Yankees gave Crystal a chance to work out and play with the team for two days as a 60th birthday present.

Billy Crystal, right, giggles after signing a contract with the New York Yankees in the presence of Yankees Vice President and Assistant General Manager Jean Afterman, in the Yankees clubhouse at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 12, 2008.