TORONTO – Slugger Justin Smoak has helped the Toronto Blue Jays with ten home runs this season, but for Mykala McCabe, a homer hit back in June is particularly special.
McCabe, who lives near Sarnia, Ont., caught a home run Smoak hit against the Detroit Tigers and sent the ball to the Jays’ head office, asking if the first baseman could sign it for her uncle, Paul.
In a video posted to Facebook last Saturday, McCabe can be seen describing how she received the autographed baseball that was not only signed, but came with a special message for the Jays fan.
“Look what else he wrote on it,” McCabe said. “It says ‘To Paul, Happy Birthday signed Justin Smoak.’”
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The autographed ball turned out to be the perfect birthday present for her uncle on his 45th birthday.
The touching video has been viewed more than 15,000 times on Facebook.
Smoak’s wife Kristin tweeted about the video, saying: “This is what it’s all about…Paul, this video made our night!”
The Blue Jays try to extend their winning streak to 10 against Oakland Wednesday with Smoak in the lineup.
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