Little Leaguer Gives Grandpa His Grand Slam Ball
Well, get the tissues out cause you’re going to need them when you watch this amazing video. Players in little league get game balls all the time, especially when they…
Well, get the tissues out cause you're going to need them when you watch this amazing video.
Players in little league get game balls all the time, especially when they have a day like this young man had, but you don't expect them to just give them away!
Note From Jeff Kurkjian, Newest Member of The Andie Summers Show:
I spent years as a little league umpire after a very unsuccessful baseball career of my own as a kid. I loved being at the park all day on a Saturday just being part of the game again. I would umpire all year long in high school and summers while I was in college. Age 15 to 22 I took to the field with all of my gear on to do what I love.
A couple of things I learned behind the plate are the exact lessons that we learn in the video above; baseball is romantic. The sport, in my humble opinion, is truly America's Game and it is shown in the sportsmanship at the ballpark.
Unfortunately, I've seen way too man instances of people taking this sport too seriously while their kids are on the field. Listen, I understand that you want the best out of your kid but yelling and screaming at them, their teammates or the umpire, well that isn't going to help.
In fact, a big part of why I stopped playing was having a coach that was relentless towards us. I mean, c'mon, we are bunch of kids on a REC league baseball team and he's acting like we are on a battlefield. So my advice is, just remember that the players are kids, the coaches are parents and the umpires are humans, so treat them all by who they are in life, not who they are on the field!
Okay, getting off my soapbox now.
Jeff Kurkjian is the newest member of The Andie Summers Show on 92.5 XTU. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram to get to know him a bit better!
Jeff is the newest member of The Andie Summers Show! He and his wife moved from Las Vegas to Philly the first week of July. You can follow Jeff on Twitter or Instagram to get an inside on his life OR you can just read these ten fast facts!
1) Jeff Was Raised In Montgomery County, Maryland
Guess which one is Jeff??
Yes, different Montgomery County! Jeff was born in Dallas, Texas (hence the love for country music) but his family quickly relocated to Maryland. A proud graduate of Quince Orchard High School, Jeff grew up in the small town of Darnestown, MD!
2) Jeff JUST Got Married
How beautiful is that bride?
On April 30th, 2022, Jeff and his wife, Emily, tied the knot in Las Vegas!
3) Jeff Has An Amazing Dog!
Look at that FACE!
Pirate just turned 11-years-old, Jeff and Emily rescued him when he was 8-years-old. He's a mix between quite a few breeds including American Staffordshire Terrier, Bulldog and Great Dane!
4) Jeff's Dad Is ESPN's Tim Kurkjian
Baseball fans UNITE! Jeff is part of quite the baseball family.
5) Jeff Rides A Scooter To Work
With gas prices like they are, why not scooter to work?? He lives so close!!!
6) Jeff Graduated From Syracuse University
He studied Broadcast Journalism and Political Science in the snowiest city in America, Syracuse, New York. His older sister, Kelly, also went to Syracuse.
7) Jeff Is An Uncle and Godfather
Jeff's sister had a beautiful baby boy in January of 2021 and she asked him to be the Godfather. Watch the video above by clicking over on the photo, you will cry.
8) Jeff Started An A Cappella Group In College
9) Jeff's First Date With His Wife Was A George Strait Concert
Jeff took Emily (they met on Tinder) on their first date to see The KING of Country Music, George Strait. That had the chance to meet Ashley McBride before the show, she was opening up for him.
10) Jeff Once Rode In A U.S. Navy Blue Angel
Watch the video above!! It was one of the coolest experiences EVER!
