At Truist Park, a heartwarming surprise came out when Javy Baez’s son Adrian celebrated his seventh birthday in an extremely unique way. Adrian walked onto the field on July 2, 2025, to deliver the ceremonial first pitch to his father, the Detroit Tigers infielder. Many hearts were warmed when the moment caught fans and social media by surprise.
Javy Baez joins son Adrian for memorable birthday pitch
On July 2, 2025, just as the Tigers were preparing for their home game in Detroit, little Adrian Baez made his way to the pitcher’s mound. The crowd cheered as he faced his father, Javy Baez, and delivered a confident throw. Javy, 31, crouched behind home plate and received the pitch with a big smile.
Fans on social media flooded the comments with praise. One X user commented, “This is everything a family moment should be,” and another said, “Adrian’s got a cannon arm like his dad.” The Tigers organization celebrated the event, calling it “a perfect way to mark Adrian’s special day.” The moment clearly resonated with both baseball and family fans alike.
