During his illustrious career, David Ortiz, a towering figure in the realm of baseball, hammered an impressive 541 home runs. His legacy includes being a 10-time All-Star, a seven-time Silver Slugger Award recipient, the 2013 World Series MVP, and the 2010 Home Run Derby champion.
What could be a more fitting approach to unveil the gender of his fourth child than presenting him with a pitch, allowing him to unleash one of his trademark swings at an exploding ball?
However, reminiscent of his struggles with high-and-tight pitches in the big leagues, Ortiz faced a celebratory pitch that posed its own challenges.
Taking on his iconic stance, surrounded by friends and family, Ortiz found himself handling a bit of “chin music.” Despite trying to adjust his stance and direct the ball to the right side, Ortiz swung and missed, leaving the ball to land harmlessly and roll away without divulging any secrets.
The suspense didn’t linger for long, though. Other guests swiftly remedied the situation by launching blue confetti into the air, indicating the impending arrival of a baby boy. In what undoubtedly marked the happiest swing and miss of his life, Ortiz promptly immersed himself in celebration, embracing his loved ones in the joyous moment.