Overview
- Pirates outfielder Jake Mangum, whose throw reached the stands Sunday, watched a boy catch it and hand it to his sister as she hugged him.
- MLB and the Pirates posted the clip on their official accounts, which helped it spread widely across social media.
- After the game, Mangum told 93.7 The Fan he aimed for the girl after she pointed to his name on her jersey and said it was the first time he had seen his jersey in the crowd.
- His mother, Stacy Mangum, later wrote on X that her “mama heart is so full” and offered thanks after seeing the video.
- Mangum is in his first season with Pittsburgh after a trade from the Rays, which gives the moment added weight as he connects with local fans early.