Dad makes slick foul‑ball catch while holding toddler at SF Giants game

sportsJul 25, 202627989

In the second inning of Friday’s Angels vs. Giants game at Oracle Park, Michael O’Brien caught a foul ball while cradling his toddler. Wade Meckler drove the foul off a Logan Webb pitch at 82.1 mph into the second-deck seats and O’Brien made a backhanded, bare-handed grab while keeping his son out of harm’s way. O’Brien told MLB.com his thought was, “Shield him from the ball and make a play.” He said this was not his first foul ball; he recalled catching one hit by Yasiel Puig in 2014 and said he has been playing baseball for 30 years. MLB highlighted the clip, which captured the protective, athletic moment.

The Radical Left Lunatic

@wokeaflunatic.bsky.social

Being a SF Giants Fan I really disliked the Dodgers about as much as I dislike the Lakers. But thought I had changed my mind when the Dodgers stood up to ICE. But the Dodgers spitballing with Trump will forever stain that good deed. Fuck the Dodgers.

82746d ago

PMG5

The majority of sports teams are filled with testosterone juiced players and Billionaire owners. In other words, Trump voters.

MJM5

SF resident here and the SF Giants have been my favorite team since childhood. Until Charlie Johnson went full MAGA. This is my 3rd year of my complete boycott. I even ignore them if I’m in a bar and it’s on TV.👎🏼🤬 www.sfgate.com/giants/artic...

Who has all the money?4

The crowd should give standing ovations to the two that skipped and boo everyone else. At least for one night.

Coastal, Reality Based, Lifelong Dem.4

Being a Padres fan, I couldn't agree more.

Matthew Shirts4

Easier to root for Pope Leo and the Padres

andimalloutofbubblegum4

Being an Angels fan it comes naturally and my “winning isn’t top 5 priority” owner being a MAGAt is the least of my concerns if you know what I mean. Fuck Arte.

Jose Carlos Fajardo

@fuzyjoe.bsky.social

San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers (16) celebrates with his teammates Willy Adames (2), left, and Heliot Ramos (17) after hitting the game winning walk-off single in the 10th inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, July 24, 2026. #sfgiants #mlb #baseball

2045d ago

SF Giants Bot

@giantbot.bsky.social

🤖 SF Giants on NBCS RAFAEL DEVERS WALKS IT OFF 🔥

1445d ago

Matt Chandronait

@talkingorange.bsky.social

Having grown up in SoCal, I never trucked much with hating the Dodgers like I was supposed to as someone who likes going to the occasional SF Giants game. I get it now.

1744d ago

Adrian Garro

@adriangarro.bsky.social

"Shield him from the ball and make a play." This #SFGiants fan dad -- toddler in hand -- knew what to do when a foul ball headed his way on Friday night ... www.mlb.com/giants/news/...

445d ago

Myst Q

@mystiansky.bsky.social

I grew up in a dodger hating home… I thought it was excessive but NO Go Giants

845d ago

myposeygirl.bsky.social

@myposeygirl.bsky.social

Seriously? They what? Someone needs to remind the LA Dodgers that Trump never released disaster funds for the LA fires. SF Giants wouldn’t be caught dead….

945d ago

BitterGiantsFan

@bittergiantsfan.bsky.social

I tune in a bit late and the Giants are already losing… 😕 #SFGiants 🥃⚾️ #BeatAngels

745d ago

MB Brown2

I’m watching Summer of Darkness noir movies on TCM. #BeatLA

Wanda

@itswanda.bsky.social

I turn on the game, and Casey blasts one! 5–1 #SFGiants

745d ago

Natto Today Satan

@codzilla.bsky.social

Are the #SFGiants trying to set some sort of blown bullpen games record?

545d ago

death to death pants

@honkifyouareantifa.bsky.social

only allowed split jersey imho was the Sacramento River Cats Barry Zito Oakland Athletics SF Giants SGA Jersey

645d ago

intangble.bsky.social

@intangble.bsky.social

Holy shit they did it! Giants win lets goooo. Devers w the walkoff hit. 7-6. #sfgiants

445d ago

EEVEE

@eviejeebie.bsky.social

Same with being a Giants fan! The owner is MAGA. I hate the dodgers (as a whole ) but I know SF would likely go to the White House too- especially certain players… 😑

@lostscrews.bsky.social

I thought my SF Giants were pro LGBTQ+. Turns out they aren't. I'm done with baseball for the rest of the season. Maybe longer if they don't figure out a way to correct this. I'm tired of the intolerance and the silence that follows it.

546d ago

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mlb.comNot bad, Dad! Fan makes slick catch on foul ball while holding toddler

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Dad makes slick foul‑ball catch while holding toddler at SF Giants game

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