Little boy gets epic surprise from his baseball hero 🥹❤️

[@matkandell1365]

Thank you for sharing my son Christian’s story about Manny and his bond! They are still best friends and talk often.

[@ZachWilsonsMomsFriend]

You raised him well❤❤❤❤

[@tylerbellows5358]

Wholesome. Its what sports are about! Thank you

[@allenhughes12]

Too bad I can't leave thousands of likes. Beautiful video.❤

[@lou2887]

God bless u and ur family that's amazing 🙏

[@willscards-mu6qz]

I’m just sad he didn’t leave credit

[@stevent425]

The innocence of this little boy is overwhelming, you can see by his behavior that he has an incredible home life. What a father he has!

[@matkandell1365]

I’m the Father… Thank you!! 🫶

[@DP69ner73]

​@@matkandell1365can Maury prove that?

[@anamay5930]

​@@matkandell1365God bless you my friend

[@kunokdureau6464]

he can be such a boy with his great dad's love. tears of young boy will bring happiness to his family.

[@matkandell1365]

@@DP69ner73he can and will if needed 😅

[@paulapeaks2669]

Baseball has been the love of young boys dating back many, many years. As a black lady who is in her 70s, I remember days when blacks could not play on the major league teams. We had our own teams and how excited and proud young black boys like my brother were when they saw their favorite player. It warms my heart to see that young boys still love the game of baseball and their favorite players. I am so happy for your son. What an honor. He will be telling his children this story for as long as he lives. Great job, Dad!!⚾️💞

[@pinehawk9600]

🥹

[@dahby2724]

What a sweet child 😂 Great Job Mom and Dad ❤🎉❤

[@matkandell1365]

Thank you. Thats my son and i

[@danshoby2089]

@@matkandell1365wait actually🤯

[@matkandell1365]

@@danshoby2089 yep. Thats my son Christian and I. You can google his name Christian Kandell/Manny Machado meet in Miami and you will see the part 2

[@matkandell1365]

@@danshoby2089yes. It’s my son Christian

[@gew9487]

Too too beautiful. A great fan!! And very kind player. A lifelong memory created!!!❤❤😂

[@victoriariggs8643]

Awwwwww❣️ How precious for that little boy from that baseball player❣️. 😭🥰✨

[@elainesmith52]

Go go go go!!!

[@user-bl6ne3hc6n]

I'll never forget my first game, it's bigger than life, the smell of fresh cut grass, smell hotdogs and popcorn, and seeing Nolan Ryan pitch a 1 hitter,

[@elainesmith52]

Wonderful story 😅

[@jeffreybeaudet6922]

You seen the goat pitcher? Thats awesome.

[@user-qe2fs8iw1l]

That's a face of TRUE HAPPINESS & JOY.. HELL NEVER FORGET THIS DAY IF HE LIVES TO B 100!! GOD BLESS THE PLAYER.. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@massey4business]

You don't need to yell though!

[@PrettyPRChickTV]

He is too precious!! ❤

[@matkandell1365]

Thank you very much!

[@along58]

Awwwww his emotions are so touching!! What an adorable and amazing little guy 🥺

[@matkandell1365]

Thank you!

[@matkandell1365]

Thank you! Thats my son Christian

[@MJStone-ht8cx]

Thank you Senor Machado...you gave the lil guy the world!!!

[@izzygui4512]

Suck.machado punk

[@Summer73343]

why am i crying? This little boy gives his whole self into the joyous experience of his first baseball game. It is just perfection that his favorite player recognizes this little boy’s love of him as a player and of the game of baseball. A lifelong fan has been born.

[@rakeem176]

Just drink a tea and a nap to calm down

[@Jacoe413]

That little dude is a good person. His true gratitude about just being at a game shows that his parents are raising him right.

[@kabitasahoo8385]

This makes me happy. ❤🙏 Tears of happiness.

[@sandragrandstrand1866]

What a little cutie pie!!🤗❤❤❤❤ Dad's so touched too. Bless you Machado!!💞

[@kimberlyhonig8030]

I love how excited Daddy is for his son! And that boy is ADORABLE! I love his excitement and wonder; it’s infectious! Aw, that made me so happy ❤

[@matkandell1365]

That’s my son. He was over the moon. Thank you for the kind words

[@kimberlyhonig8030]

@@matkandell1365 awwww, yay! I’m so happy you had that special moment together!! Your boy is so cute!!

[@matkandell1365]

@@kimberlyhonig8030 ty

[@DP69ner73]

​@@matkandell1365we need to Maury to have the envelope ✉ and pull it out and say "You are the Father".

[@kimberlyhonig8030]

@@DP69ner73 hahaha, I love the joke 😂😂😂 so funny The only reason I believe this man is the actual Dad is because of his short, succinct comments. Liars usually embellish so much to make the story plausible. He’s gone through every kind comment on this thread to say, “Thanks.” Honestly, that’s something I would do because my anxiety would be through the roof; I wouldn’t want to seem rude, lol

[@judithmaloney3346]

Manny Machata,I never heard of you before I saw this video. Now I will never forget your name because of the joy you brought this young man with your endearing message to him. You are definitely a hero.God bless.😊

[@iansinsight]

Machado*

[@camelson9928]

Manny machado is a baseball star for the padres and the orioles

[@pennypittsburgh]

He'll remember this for the rest of his life 👏

[@cab7781]

Im crying. Touch my 💜. Awesome Happy tears 🙏💜

[@matkandell1365]

Thank you!

[@thevoiceofreason3653]

Good dad right there

[@matkandell1365]

Thank you! Thats us

[@laviepourme]

So amazing. Beautiful memories that will stay with you till you die. ❤ fr

[@elmerwilson3440]

I guess for this little Guy ............. a miracle in HIS Life!! Just wonderful ...... for ALL OF US!! ❤

[@ZooZoo293]

I get it, sweet boy, I get it. When my Dad took me to my first major league game I was your age and I had the same response. It was just so real I didn't know how to process it so I just cried like you. I hope life brings you many more sweet memories. ❤

[@matkandell1365]

Great story! Thank you. My son is so happy

[@ZooZoo293]

​@@matkandell1365😊 Things we take for granted as adults are so overwhelming when we are younger. It's so special to see them again through a child's eyes so we can remember what that first time was like again. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your son.

[@matkandell1365]

@@ZooZoo293 couldn’t agree with you more!!!🫡🥃

[@TheNewMailLady]

Welcome, goosebumps. ❤

[@ninas4968]

Awww bless his little heart.. 🥹❤️

[@jeredsteadman4160]

I bet it's his favorite player he looks just like him

[@leoniea138]

Way to go buddy ❤

[@sunnydae6602]

So sweet 😊

[@waynesteakley9772]

You deserve it young man~for just having a pure appreciation of the game.. .

[@McSliksOnline]

Someday this little guy is going to be a Champion Bassball Player Icon & will become successful

[@jakeanderson2758]

baseball is so fun dude! I’m just kidding so don’t get mad someone had to say it😂

[@matkandell1365]

We sure hope so. He plays every day!!

[@kiaq1153]

Didnt know baseball still popular like this in America 😊

[@robowenmikels]

Of course, it is. It's still America's favorite pastime.

[@SoniaSantos-sc4qx]

E lindo este momento e é muito importante o pai tentar apoiar o gosto dele pelo desporto. Espero que sejas muito feliz junto de quem mais amas❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@meganmw1173]

Adorable❤

[@graymonholland7282]

That was amazing

[@DrJ4712]

What an exceptional father!🥰 Christian's emotions are so raw and infectious! Great vid!

[@kathiepadilla1693]

This is exactly the kind of pure love this world needs. What a beautiful boy you are. Thanks for sharing ⚾️

[@cherylherrera6917]

So nice. How a person can touch someone's heart God bless.❤

[@samarymarrero785]

Beautiful boy, God bless! the beautiful innocence and happiness, the tears in his eyes. Now he has me in tears! 😢❤😢

[@joelwisecup3306]

This is what baseball is all about! It's for fathers and sons to pass down from one generation to the next. I am 35 and will never forget my Dad taking me to my first MLB game and to many more after. We still love the game and enjoy every time we watch or attend a ballgame together. This is what it is all about!

[@louieandrea4494]

Omg 😢that was precious. You can totally see he loves the game ⚾️💪🏼. Great job Machado 🌟 to making the little boys dream come true.

[@cookieb5029]

This young man is awesome ❤

[@barbaramanning2508]

Such a needed reminder that innocent and beauty is all around us if we just look!!

[@catherinenatividad4990]

A loving fan and a humble famous player with precious hearts 💕

[@melissaha]

This real fan, he earned it! So wholesome, very heartfelt!!

[@rodneyalexander9097]

First of all I want to say what a great Dad this man is and the type of role model that the boy will likely grow up and want to be like to his children someday. Second, it makes me so glad to see professional athletes like Machado take the time and reach out to a young fan to make them feel special. I'm 65yrs old and I remember growing up when "MOST" pro athletes were good role models and didn't charge fans for autographs and pictures! Great job by Dad and Machado!

[@dianaguadagnino5410]

Oh the joy of this little guy & Manny was so gracious. I think this future young leader will never forget & was a pivotal moment. The joy is palpable.⚾💚☘️

[@amybardelman9209]

You picked my favorite player, too! Manny Machado is a wonderful man. I knew him in an Orioles uniform and always enjoyed watching him play. I am so happy you have this memory, # 1 ⚾️ in my heart.

[@alexanderperez1622]

I'm 56 years old, and when I go to a baseball stadium, my eyes light up. I know that this young boy will have that same reaction at my age. God bless you, little guy ❤

[@ruthpazmino5529]

Awe...so incredibly sweet 🎉

[@ronbenjamin4351]

Wow!! That little boys innocence and excitement me makes me wish we had so much more of that!!! Beautiful!

[@sa9amisan]

life can be marvelous

[@lovelymocha4917]

Watching this before work, completely changed my mood. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story with all of us ❤️❤️❤️

[@edwardmarcell2494]

That had me tearing up seeing this video short. Bless his heart and spirit

[@janetcook3631]

Some of these athletes are so kind. You can tell they love kids n are prob dads themselves. The little boy is adorable with his hoarse voice.

[@Christina-qu6zd]

Ooooooooooooooh kids are sooo AMAZING!!!🎉❤😊

[@felinaconcepcion3465]

I would cry too.... dreams realized OMG!!!

[@Swifti1334]

My Favorite player is Manny I can just feel what he feels I hope he had a great time and remember all the memories

[@triggerwoman8884]

That innocent smile and laughter is so contagious ❤

[@mikeb6300]

That’s fantastic 🎊 Every athlete should Make a fan happy in their respective sport

[@leoniea138]

So amazing...wish I could some day sit in one of those stadiums and watch baseball .....now that would be quite something

[@paulinejackson5489]

Such a blessing and joy to watch absolutely awesome 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@elieenm4391]

That is so beautiful Bless that boy and the baseball player 😊

[@elilewis8212]

Amazing. Baseball and youth. Perfect.

[@tankhalffull]

Just love this.., that's how to treat young fans and make baseball fans for life....

[@drekafine8831]

OMGGGGGGG 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾The excitement he was showing just by walking in the stadium did it for me! He didn't know WHAT to think by the way he was nervously moving his arms & hands🤣🤣🤣🤣🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@bebelechekid]

Made me cry. My grown boys still love baseball too. Beautiful memories :)

[@dylanchilders2987]

As an O’s fan. Y’all Padres keep taking care of our boy. Idc how the media tries to play him he’s a class act that loves every single one of his fans. Awesome moment for this kiddo.

[@PSA3377]

Thats just great . Some kids are so sensative ❤🎉Love this little boy's big heart !!

[@elbisnopserton9052]

👍Machado!! Let's go!! You have a lot of Heart ❤!!

[@dolphin19721000]

Thank you for sharing Sir! You have a great kid and you are Greater role model

[@maeganbarrett]

I love it when players and teams do this for the fans. They know the fans are everything

[@VictoriaReed-pv6hi]

Awww He so cute core memory memory forever ❤

[@nickmason5333]

God bless you little man ,just made my day

[@user-rl1nx1qg2b]

Very grateful kid❤❤❤

[@maureen669]

We are all this boy, always. I was raised by my sports loving Grandpa & his daughter, my Mom. No boys born to him but 3 girls & luckily my Mom was sort of the son he didn't have LOL. She LOVED sports & my first Yankee game at 8 years old is ingrained. As "Roy Hobbs" said, "God I love baseball." 🥹❤ I'm now 66 and still a diehard Yankee fan.

[@joemc1960]

Such a sweet kid!

[@magnetsoldiercephas331]

That’s how an athlete treats their fans. That kid may be the next star one day because Machado took his time for that moment. Nice

[@burch2488]

I remember my first time seeing a Cardinal game as a kid. Will stay with me for the rest of my life as it will for this little guy. 👍

[@islandgyal3730]

❤❤❤

[@shelia5544]

This is a wonderful story! ❤

[@jesusmavarez4401]

Es imposible contener mis lágrimas...!!!!

[@josemuratalla3019]

Many playeras forgot the with out fans they're nothing,great for this player that make this kid so happy

[@NYRICAN85601]

Now that is true in baseball when you make a little kid's day. We need more of this going around the league.

[@831farmeros2]

Machado you're awesome!!! 👍🏻

[@amazingviewsfrombcgirl2627]

❤

[@champipple9288]

Awesome.

[@joer9323]

I can't wait to see their meeting! ❤

[@matkandell1365]

I’m his dad. Google Christian Kandell and Manny Machado and you will see it. I don’t know why this site has not posted it yet. 🫣

[@mikeeihusen5194]

Beautiful moment!!!

[@WaddleNFL]

This was such a wholesome story 😊

[@hippy74]

That’s awesome .. make the kids happy

[@magnetsoldiercephas331]

Aw dad crying with him. 😢😊

[@juanaguayo2271]

i cried i need when he meets him 😭

[@matkandell1365]

There is a part 2! They have to post it. Christian and Manny met in Miami. Just google Christian Kandell and Manny Machado

[@JudyB1980]

And that is what it’s all about. Well done.

[@luannamarshall3074]

I just adore this!!!! Let’s GO Machata

[@debbiezatterberg5481]

So precious ❤

[@I_play_baseball_128]

Amazing work kid. Keep it up and you will go far.👍

[@wrighttroy3399]

Cool as hell the young fella gon remember that for the rest of his Life.....

[@patrickjcarangelo587]

Absolutely Congratulations 🎉 Amazing Job Well Deserved 🎊 May God Bless Your Great Success 🙏♥️🙂

[@marisafoster7770]

Beautiful and it made me cry

[@bigbadbruins1]

I remember the first time I walked into Fenway Park. I was 9 years old I loved it.