Best Act of Sportsmanship in LLWS History (Full Sequence)

[@good_to_be_gold8]

The Power Of Sport

[@Randi-Rabbit]

Not just sport, the power of sportsmanship and having empathy. I cried like a banshee watching this and I'm a 40 yr old man from the UK who admires Baseball, what an amazing show unity these young men showed, we could all learn a little something from them.

[@overtimenfl]

yeah fr

[@guyfanno1]

No the power of good parenting.

[@MrJoe-qh2vb]

The Power of Forgiveness' ! Simply a young boy having awesome parents teaching him GOOD !

[@Txoutlawtrey]

Amen

[@christianbranstetter4391]

I wish some of our professional sports players would watch this and take note on how we’re supposed to be towards each other. Love to see this! ❤️

[@davissinclair4945]

@Living Life Real Slow And how! Well said!

[@yolandasantiago8201]

I've seen this kind of compassion in professional baseball. It's not absent. But love of the money over love of the game is a BIG temptation!

[@sssprt67]

Well, I guess if hitting a batter might end up costing you a million dollars in fines later? I'm sure the pro would cry too! Just different kind of tears lol

[@paulc.1535]

Except in the major leagues these kinds of pitches are sometimes intentional

[@shadowcastyt]

@@paulc.1535 99% of pitches in the Majors that are like this are intentional, those pitchers aren’t getting paid millions for being wild

[@martinatravers330]

This is the best act of sportsmanship I have ever seen. The boys and their parents should be so proud.

[@thumper7047]

Kudo's to the two boys and the parents who raised them right. For the batter to care about the mental condition of the pitcher and offer enguragement and to the pitcher who obviously legitimately felt very bad for almost seriously hurting the other player. That they bolth felt compasion for one another is amazing. Crying in front of your friends and family and specaters, and embracing another boy becasue you feel bad for what he is going through. Great parenting at work. They are both truely strong young men, not the wanna-be thuugs that would have made an issue either way.

[@henryparrott2447]

Great people 👏

[@jamesblumensheid353]

Hats off to the parents of the kid at bat. Great job!

[@davidminjares9556]

You said it for me I had no way to say what you said I actually cried when the batter went up to hug the pitcher and pitcher crying ! Aw man that touched me big time !!

[@a-sinnersavedbygrace415]

@thumper… Well said! 👌

[@GM8101PHX]

I loved seeing the injured kid go and hug and talk with the pitcher who accidentally hit him with the ball, true sportsmanship before our eyes. Staff acted quickly to help the boy on the ground. All ended well!! This should be shown to everyone, sports or not, the parents are to be commended for raising the boys correctly!!!

[@BUNKERJR53]

That is what I call sportsmanship. I am so proud of this young man to walk to the pitcher and tell him it's alright, he's alright. Just about brought me to tears.

[@kirkhamilton8951]

Just about? I bawled.

[@johnaltman1942]

Me to

[@jonnychingas5757]

I call it the femininizing our young men , turning them into she men little sissies.

[@paigeawin]

@@kirkhamilton8951 Wow, men who aren't afraid to show they have heart. I love it.

[@gregd6706]

If this "just about" brought you to tears you literally have no soul. You are a zombie.

[@sssprt67]

Seeing such real, and honest care, sportsmanship, compassion, and even tears displayed by these young Men? Made them REAL "Champions" already in my book! More so than winning any ball game could ever make them! Good luck Too all playing!

[@SilentKnight43]

The entire world could learn a massive lesson from this young man. This is a defining moment of humanity.

[@03N4SP]

Even the first base up is wiping his tears away from this moment. We need more kids raised like this!!

[@GM8101PHX]

There is not a thing wrong with crying as a grown man, my kids had seen me cry and I told them everyday I love them. Children model what the parents do, in this case the parents did just what they should do and raised fine upstanding children. Even the young man on first was wiping away tears, and the pitcher's team came out to the mound to show support!! I think the parents of each of these young men should be honored for their raising upstanding young men. I do not call them boys, they are young men showing us adults how it should be done!

[@ucanon2662]

This is what great sportsmanship, compassion, respect and humility looks like. Great life lesson for us all to learn. Thank you young man!

[@shleemie1914]

This is being a Man.

[@ucanon2662]

@@shleemie1914 he's definitely more of a man than many men!

[@TheMotz55]

The country can learn a lot from such an act. Both those boys are destined for great things.

[@robertredmon6387]

U know nothing makes me more proud to see two young athletes showing respect and good sportsmanship

[@jueylewisandthebrews]

As someone who hadn't shed a tear at the last 3 funerals he attended, this one actually got to me 😢

[@davidthompson1529]

Likewise

[@Julbug_22]

Me too. Took me a moment to get my composure.

[@racerx6563]

I understand. 💯♥️✌️

[@michaelobaugh6223]

Having coached little league baseball, this gesture by the batter and the sincere guilt felt by the pitcher speaks volumes about the way they've been raised. 😎

[@jonnychingas5757]

Raised to be wusses by their mothers no doubt

[@ramirodelagarma6884]

I would like to give your comment thousands of thumbs up!

[@davidthompson1529]

I coached many years as well and this brought me to tears. I have wiitnessed some really good sportsmanship from kids over the years, but I have never seen anything as moving as this. God bless these young MEN and the parents that are raising them right.

[@timheavrin2253]

😊😊😊😊😊 beautiful

[@B0RRAC0]

These kids act with more maturity than most adults! Their parents did a FANTASTIC job!

[@darleneherman9535]

What a most beautiful moment!!!!❤❤❤❤❤ thank God the batter was okay. It certainly made me cry. So very proud of this young man and the pitcher. Love to see the greatest of sportsmanship. All who see this act should take notice. Not just in baseball but ALL things!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@77teahupoo]

We can all learn a lot from these kids, good parents for sure.

[@bstrange6236]

The whole world can take a lesson from these 2 young men. Outstanding sportsmanship and kindness.

[@hollywood1723]

Class act by the kid. Parents raised him right.

[@jefftollison3848]

The most valuable lessons in sports don't have anything to do with winning & losing... Great kid..kudos to Mom & Dad for teaching this young man what's really important in life!

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@jefftollison3848]

@edithbannerman4 Every day Ma'am... hope you are too.

[@edithbannerman4]

@@jefftollison3848 Yeah, how’s your day going and what’re you up to?

[@johncriscione2891]

I’ve seen this video a few times and it still chokes me up.

[@PocketRocket99]

There are still great Kids enjoying and playing the game of Baseball like it was meant to be! Super Kudos to these two and their parents for a great job !

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@yolandasantiago8201]

There's hope for the future when we see these boys act the way they did.

[@ramirodelagarma6884]

Exactly!

[@davidrosenman29]

Not just one winner, but two winners! Never get tired of seeing this...kudos to both young men. Society would do well to follow their example.

[@FazMaTaz]

Kindness goes a long way. Awesome video.

[@hootie1111]

What an awesome display of forgiveness this young man is incredible and his parents are to be commended as well. Thank you for that display it made my day.👍

[@StellaHall-pe6df]

I can't tell you how many times I have watched this video since the first time I have seen it. It makes me want to cry every time. I just love that I can know that there are amazing people in the world like this. Thank you for sharing this video!!!!

[@danthemeatman9883]

That actually brought tears to my eyes !!!!!♥️🙏God Bless them both .🙏

[@grandpapops6692]

Don't know why I keep watching this, tears me up every single time. 😭

[@billburke2711]

This is where we ALL need to get back to. Caring for others. When I saw this on tv. It made me cry. God bless y’all.

[@mikeboyd3225]

I’ve watched this video at least 20 times. I get teary eyed every time. That young man that got hit was raised right. His parents have to be extremely proud of him.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@johnhaan986]

Probably the most beautiful thing I’ve seen in all my years watching LLWS! Heartfelt, selfless thing to do!

[@myrenaissance]

I am choked up because of both of them. Thank you both boys, parents, team, fans and coaches for the love and morals poured into these young men. God bless you all.

[@chloerodgers692]

restores hope in the values and behavior of our young people.

[@tenaciousT217]

That's a damn good kid right there. To his parents....you did one hell of a job !

[@nathanward5939]

As someone who has hit someone in the head (more than once), it’s horrifying. The amount of concern is unbelievable as a pitcher. Both parties handled it beautifully. Lots of respect for the kid from Tulsa and the kid from Pearland.

[@mikegrivel1949]

You should stop pitching!

[@williamobrien8054]

@@mikegrivel1949 just because nathan ward had one pitch slip doesnt mean he's bad. You obviously have never played baseball.

[@mikegrivel1949]

I'm sorry you got hit in the head by Nathan! You should learn to get out of the way!

[@mikephalen3162]

@@mikegrivel1949 You're an embarrassment to Mikes.

[@atxmicFN-_-]

@@mikegrivel1949 u clearly have never played baseball it’s terrifying hitting/getting hit by someone

[@AngelLopez-cd3wg]

Excelente ejemplo… mis respetos a los chicos y en especial a sus managers…. Dios los cuide siempre 🙏🙏… saludos desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@ramirodelagarma6884]

Cuando se mezcla el deporte con el respeto, el resultado es maravilloso.

[@lorrainepietromonaco2865]

Awsome boys both of them! Well raised by awsome Parents! ❤️❤️ I’m so glad the boy was okay!

[@stewartthompson72]

Great display of sportsmanship, especially after the blow he took.

[@venvenmusiccountrylife]

This is so sweet..we need more loveliness this in our world... a tear drop🥲

[@johnmyers8415]

this touched more hearts than they will ever know.

[@leskobrandon3497]

Heart warming to see all of the adults acting like adults , and allowing their kids to be kids . This is a teachable moment to ALL the kids who participate in little league sports , and as well the parents who watch from the stands , that at this age level it is still just a game , so act appropriately .

[@terryandrews7271]

One of the most powerful acts of forgiveness in humanity That I have ever seen in my 70 years

[@ohioguy215]

You bet...not a dry eye in that stadium.

[@dilla71]

The best thing I've seen all day. Respect.💪🏿👏

[@AlanKramer-j8g]

I remember I was in hospital when I first saw this. I was feeling miserable and very sorry for myself. I saw this and started bawling. It restored my faith in humanity. I guess when one is in an emotionally vulnerable position, It can have that impact. It still resonates as one of the great and memorable moments of all sporting events.

[@condod414]

What a awesome show of sportsmanship between the players. 👍👍👍 to the batter for checking on the pitcher and offering support.

[@marios2150]

Well done on everyone's part. This was class.

[@Minuteman75]

This is what sports are supposed to instill in our children! It’s called real sportsmanship.

[@pookied.7738]

This is sports at its best and imagine that its kids who are demonstrating it. These two were raised right by good parents. Hats off to them. I hope these two are doing well today.😊

[@bambamsboys7394]

This is amazing! Way to go to both boys & their parents/guardians. This is such a wonderful thing for other young athletes to see. I pray that the pitcher “gets back on the horse” as they say because he clearly didn’t mean to harm the other young man & I am assuming this is something he loves to do so I pray he gets his courage and strength back, it was only a mistake and they happen! You can do it kiddo! ♥️👍🏻♥️✌🏻♥️

[@voyager202000]

This is the most class act I have ever seen! These kids are already light years ahead of the adults! Their parents did an outstanding job! Feel sorry for the pitcher he was more shaken up than the kid who was hit, it was an accident, but to show such remorse shows this kid cares about others! That is the HUGE takeaway from this! Thank God no serious injuries, but the hearts of those kids restored my faith in mankind!!!

[@Mattnoble80]

Seen and heard of so many saying that shows a weak person, I was taught that is the way a strong person shows it…I’m proud of how that young man was ok and talked over it all on the mound with the pitcher. That is an amazing act

[@marrmar1]

What a great kid. He was definitely raised by good parents! What a good sportsman!

[@luisperalesgravitypull7391]

Both Honorable players. "The hurt now comforting the one now hurting". Remorse reveals the humanity thriving in the individual.

[@SkylerTN]

Wow. Absolutely beautiful display of sportsmanship and forgiveness. Wtg. 👍

[@TheScarecrow78]

Out of nowhere this really got to me. Such great young men. Made me shed a tear.

[@lindseywray5683]

I pray that this young pitcher realizes that he didn't do this intentionally, and that he will continue to keep going. It's so heartwarming to witness this young boy actually is capable of compassion. God bless you and don't give up.

[@joelzand3594]

This will get you on sports centre top 10. Great sportsmanship. What a stud.

[@RobertDeMartin]

Wow.................... I am speechless.....................This is how we want our youth to grow up. With love, with compassion, to give and receive. I know this was a while ago but it still is the right time to say, "There is HOPE for all of us!" This video should be shown all over the world in every Country. This is what humanity should be all about and we're seeing some 12 year olds showing us how to do it. God Bless everyone on the field that day who felt the emotion of the moment. And, of course, a big 'Thank You' to the wonderful player who was hit by the pitch and then strolled out to the mound to comfort the pitcher. All the parents in attendance and people EVERYWHERE who saw this video have to be very proud and may I say again, "There is HOPE for all of us!" Thanks Little Leaguers for letting us know you understand what life is all about. I surely hope some of you grow up to be leaders. Take care. Coaches, I know you were absolutely stunned by all the events that took place that day and I also know it made a great impression on you and you will carry the memories of that day for the rest of your lives and know when you talk to kids, they hear you. And you are dealing with very young people who already have a lot going on inside of them and planting good thoughts in their heads will be moments they will never forget.

[@MaryVGomez]

I love this. Shows the upbringing of a fantastic family.

[@mikos.8766]

When I tell you, these young guys are Amazing🙌🏽👏🏼 I have tears in my eyes 🌟Such great Sportsmanship ⚾⚾⚾

[@QuEsT_X]

The hardest part is watching the pitcher slowly breakdown everyone is checking on the batter but the pitcher who’s a kid who you know he didn’t do it on purpose and didn’t want to hurt anyone. He was alone on an island, and he scared he could hurt someone that kid deserves all the best in life truly and that batter is rock star for recognizing the situation and trying to be there for him.

[@MidnightWolfSDJ]

Proud of this fellow Okie! Major respect for this guy!

[@DanInBranson]

It doesn't get any more real than that. Kudos to all involved.

[@DavidLS1]

These boys will become the kind of men the world needs more of.

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

Tough hombres can be compassionate too. Nobody had to tell him to do that. It's part of the fabric of his identity. His parents, relatives, teachers and coaches must have set excellent examples for him, because it just happened automatically. He knew, "This is what I gotta do." Bravo!

[@bradshores9617]

WOW! This is INCREDIBLE! I hope that young man isn’t too hard on himself, accident’s happen, hang in there Bubba

[@SteveBobbett]

Absolutely great parenting and sportsmanship from both batter and pitcher. Looks like some major league players need to start taking notes. My hats off to the players and the parents.

[@snowworries497]

Those boys should be proud to be apart of a clip that makes the world of sports a better place

[@RaceIsOpen]

This compassion and sportsmanship, has been missing for decades!!

[@Billy-bh8tr]

LLWS is still today something I never miss. I even change work shifts to watch as much as I can. I'm planning to go and be there soon with my family.

[@JonKaye]

❤❤❤ All the players were on a knee waiting for the batter to recover. Omg! You kids and your parents are all who I aspire to be.

[@danmart9087]

Someone has done a great job of raising that young man. He showed such great compassion and sportsmanship ship. Great job young man. God bless you

[@seanmatthews8280]

A Beautiful Video, Thank You.

[@Muggs123]

For a few minutes that batter was the biggest man on the planet.

[@danielwinans8717]

My favorite LLWS moment is still when Georgia hit a walk off homerun against japan and nearly the whole Georgia team went to comfort the other team afterwards.

[@tracypoole6623]

I was there in 2007 when Dalton hit it over. Had tears in my eyes when Georgia walk over. Talked to Dalton after the game at Bullfrogs. I was with 6 LLWS umpires and we all gave the Georgia Team great respect for what they did.

[@danielwinans8717]

@@tracypoole6623 Yes what a year that was for the Georgia boys. Japan is always a worthy opponent as well.

[@Lesevesel]

This one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnmnf32rZ5yKg7c&ab_channel=LittleLeagueWorldSeries

[@tayannagreen2688]

The two boys parents really raised them right and that's amazing ❤️ I know that the pitcher was shaken up and possibly so was the boy who was batting but they have amazing sportsmanship and that's what I Love most!!! ❤️❤️

[@twowordsmadeinamerica]

This is life. For any of us that battled in sports, moments like these happen. We all know it was an accident. We learn humility and toughness, compassion and forgiveness!!! This was raw human emotion and development. Great job boys, you taught a live lesson.

[@jaypea8733]

Some of the best sportsmanship I've ever seen!

[@BBMC01]

GREATEST MOMENT IN SPORTS HISTORY...EVERY PLAYER EVERY COUCH EVERY PARENT SHOULD TAKE A PAGE FROM THIS YOUNG MANS PLAYBOOK...

[@fortnitekid969pantalone4]

I was watching it and it was so amazing that he when over to the pitcher that hit him and said it was fine that he did it. And that he was ok

[@EyeTunz]

I went to the LLWS one year for work and it was my favorite sporting event I've been to. I've attended 1 super bowl, 4 world series games, and 1 nba finals. Nothing else is like the LLWS.

[@Godhelpus803]

One of the most amazing and moving moments I've ever seen captured on video. Young people with this kind of moral character give you hope for the future. Just to echo the other comments obviously the parents did a phenomenal job. They should write a book on parenting (I'd definitely read it)!

[@wessworley9654]

So love this!! You are all Awesome!!!

[@carloshutto6885]

That's the most touching moment in the game that's one more awsome player I've ever seen God BLESS you an I hope your ok little dude your awsome an cant no body change that you will be a star go get em little dude

[@davidwelch5417]

He was Raised right by his parents. Kid has a Heart of Gold and will always be remembered for that act for many years to come. Great Job Dude and your Parents should be Damn proud.

[@joemanifesto8742]

I was not expecting to tear up watching this. That was just beautiful

[@paintedwarrior516]

Good to see there are still good parents raising kids, teaching them correctly. God bless

[@MrWoodyman68]

The kid didn’t even call for time out. Just left first base to console a shooken up pitcher. Just awesome!!!

[@tomschuler7698]

Both kids are awesome to me and my heartfelt. That is God Blessing to them. They made me cried while I already witness the game. I loved them. They are very important to me and others showed everybody sportsmanship. Both of them are grownups. I love them….🤟🏻😂🥹😇😃

[@nealjolly5434]

It's good to know that some kids have not been ruined by today's society. That there is still an ounce of innocents out there. Both of these young men have great big hearts.

[@carriereed183]

That's Pretty Awesome! 🤗 Congrats On The Parents Whose Raising These Kids Right On Teaching Them To Show Compassion! 👍 Some Of These Adults And Parents Out There Needs To Learn From Watching This! To These Boys On Here, Your Super Stars! 🤘🌟🤩💫

[@armusc757]

"there's no crying in baseball" Tom Hanks. Heartwarming.

[@danlincoln8987]

Great moment in sports, you will see this for many years to come

[@theresarasche3173]

I applaud that batter!!! What a great kid to see a pitcher suffering emotionally and giving him a hug and talking to him!

[@BSBSPSensGirl88]

You can tell that the coach is like a dad to the players just by the calm tone of voice.

[@bobdole7697]

MAKES ME PROUD OF OUR YOUNG KIDS.

[@tomschuler7698]

Thanks!

[@Glenn-d1m]

Much respect & love to the batter, the pitcher & their lives. I just cried for 5 minutes.

[@MaskHysteria]

Both solid young men. Even with a helmet a pitch can ring your bell in a big way. The batter handled the stray pitch better than a lot of pros. The pitcher has a good heart, obviously doesn't want to hurt anyone and was shook up by his accident/mistake. Regardless if either ends up in the pros both have a bright future.

[@russs7574]

If you watch the slo-mo, the batter barely got his head around in time. He was one tick away from catching that full in the face.

[@patrickpowers8912]

Truly amazing!! If only our world was more like this..