For Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol, his baseball skills clearly run in the family.
After an emotional reunion between Grateol and his mother Ysmalia on Tuesday, the Dodgers invited Graterol’s mom to the team’s Thursday game against the San Francisco Giants to throw out the first pitch.
Well, she threw an absolutely perfect pitch to her son, who caught the ball as it crossed home plate. Like, it was a textbook pitch, as good as you could possibly ask for in a first pitch.
Graterol’s mom was a former softball pitcher in Venezuela, so that absolutely worked in her favor. After the impressive pitch, Graterol embraced his mom with a big hug as they soaked in the awesome moment together.
What a pitch. Now we know where you get it, @BrusdarGraterol. 😳 pic.twitter.com/wO5gi9p39D
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 22, 2023
This is just the absolute best, and it’s a testament to why it’s so cool when families get involved with first pitches.
It’s been an emotional week for Graterol, and he got to celebrate his mom being able to attend his games in the most special way.
Brought the heat and put it in the zone, what a pitch lmao https://t.co/11ngeEXCcF
— local bIogger (@fergoe) September 22, 2023
Brusdar Graterol's mom throws heat 🔥
Read all about her emotional reunion with her son 8 years in the making here >> https://t.co/omLIyWyTM5 https://t.co/uYgO7f4ion
— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) September 22, 2023
Mama’s got an arm! 🙌 https://t.co/L9fyWpJH1R
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 22, 2023
Mom Bazooka from the mound 🔥 ⚾️ 💪🏽 https://t.co/8rwlSpqbdm
— Steve Saldivar (@stevesaldivar) September 22, 2023
This whole story between Graterol and his mom is so awesome. https://t.co/dTogAGfkQv
— Thomas Warren (@tewarren) September 22, 2023
Ok this was a solid first pitch. 👏 https://t.co/RtQfZtDxvn
— Reuben Bidez (@reubenbidez) September 22, 2023
Was that a slider?? https://t.co/mm0pvrFF2q
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) September 22, 2023
What a pitch! If you need a feel good moment — I suggest you read up on the last couple days Brusdar has had and the beauty of reuniting with his mother. ❤️💙 https://t.co/tHGuc81kBH
— Michelle O'Grady Caballero (@ogrady_michelle) September 22, 2023
Freakin awesome! @Dodgers know how to pay this wonderful story off! S/O @BrusdarGraterol ! https://t.co/ayuN6wTuBX
— Joey Arceo (@Joeyjonz) September 22, 2023
Now that is how you throw a first pitch!
🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/CiA01nGYfX— Anastacia Williams (she/her) (@Anastacia026) September 22, 2023
Mama Graterol is out here throwing strikes with movement. I think I see where Brusdar got it from. https://t.co/WtfFzHOOU2
— Matt Burnell (@mdburnell) September 22, 2023
Put this moment in the hall of fame. This is an all time great first pitch. https://t.co/QaULrnh4xc
— bananaclipse (@bananaclipse) September 22, 2023
I can’t get enough of this story. https://t.co/ujBJ1eTrPQ
— E. Goldie (@emgolds22) September 22, 2023
Love this! What an amazing story (and pitch)! https://t.co/TxZRB6lMBB
— John M. Keating (@jkeats) September 22, 2023
This makes my baseball blue heart happy. https://t.co/zUeABiKd3i
— Amie Cuevas (@amie_cuevas_) September 22, 2023
That’s a great pitch. https://t.co/9TsFS3KYLw
— Daniel 🇲🇽 (@Garcia_Daniel30) September 22, 2023
