Phillies Orion Kerkering Said He’s Only Seen His Dad Cry Twice
Who remembers when Phillies Orion Kerkering made his Major League debut? You very well might because back in 2023 it went massively viral. He is a bullpen pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and going to be a big part of the team this year.
The young man started the 2023 season all the way down in Clearwater with the Minor League Clearwater Threshers. He then worked his way all the way up to be pitching in the National League Championship Series.
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 17: Orion Kerkering #50 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates a 10-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks with Garrett Stubbs #21 after Game Two of the Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Phillies Orion Kerkering Dad’s Viral Moment
It was September 23rd, 2023, when Kerkering made his Major League debut. A special day for any young player but what about the parents? It’s gotta be special for them too. All of the car rides, the practices, the games, the tears, the laughter, the fun, the parents do it all.
Isn’t this game great? I feel like we don’t get this kind of moments with any other sports honestly. Orion Kerkering admitted he’s only seen his dad cry TWICE and one of those two times was on national television. Remember this?
Orion Kerkering's dad cried for an entire inning watching his son pitch during his MLB debut 🥹
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 25, 2023
Proud father moment 👏
(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/MMPLgcE4BO
Jeff Kurkjian Interviews Phillies Orion Kerkering
When I was in Clearwater for Spring Training, I was able to chat with Orion about the exciting season coming up. He is really looking forward to a full year in the majors. Plus, he added about all of the players that look after him since he is new to the majors. Check out the full interview here.
The Phillies Opening Day is Thursday, March 28th. The will host the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Can’t wait for another season!