Little League batter hugs pitcher who hit him in head with ball | ABC7 Chicago

A little league batter rose after being hit in the head to console the upset pitcher who threw the pitch during a Little League regional tournament game Tuesday in Waco, Texas. FULL STORY: abc7chicago.com/little-league...

[@theVoid524]

This is a beautiful moment. One of the worst feelings in the world is when you think you physically hurt somebody and you didn't mean to. It makes your stomach drop because everything in you knows it was wrong.

[@Edwxrd69]

And hurting someone when you mean to is one of the best feelings in the world 😁

[@fritzhund1045]

We need kids who care especially now in this torn world.

[@hvhhvvguhbj.jhbhjjbjh1480]

booooooooo

[@KB_-_]

@@Edwxrd69 That’s hockey, wrong sport 😂

[@lakishajohnson9991]

​@@Edwxrd69 Go to timeout sir...🤣

[@howardmckenna]

I hope these kids make it to the big leagues. Sportsmanship like this is needed in all arenas of all sports.

[@oceanview2965]

That's for sure. Seeing this, gives me hope.

[@joelhenson4178]

Better sportsmanship than half of the major leaguers

[@13Gangland]

@DatingMatis156 Exactly. Sure this is cute, but cuteness doesn't win games. Aggressiveness, playing hard, and concentration is still needed, and sometimes someone gets hurt. It's life.

[@jimlahey3919]

I’ll bet you most of the professionals were great sportsman’s in their youth. Aging and money change people

[@bigman459]

Nah! We the ethnic community make it up to the big leagues. Facts 😆 🤣 😂

[@sjeasley9594]

As a parent there is nothing better than seeing your child displaying this type of kindness.

[@DustyTail]

And concern.

[@coolnerdsclothing6377]

Until hes a pro & hes dinging dudes in the head intentionally then you watch from home with a ATTA BOY!

[@memphisdaniels3218]

​@@DustyTailI thought pitcher liked concern initially, but you could see after he felt shitty about it

[@ryansweeney1661]

😂😂😂

[@sopamarucha2388]

It was hit on the helmet.. no biggie

[@SBBunny93]

Im not even gonna say good sportsmanship. Im gonna say phenomenal parenting. This is amazing. To see a young man cry and wear his emotions in front of an entire crowd and another young man to console him is truly amazing. When I was growing up we were told “men don’t show emotion”This is the definition of manning up!

[@isairuiz461]

Underrated comment 🙏🏼

[@1georgekitchen]

I promise my comment isn't meant to be rude, but I was in and out of foster care most of my childhood and had an abusive mother who frequently pulled a gun on me, and chased me around the neighborhood with it. It made me into a kind kid who wanted to help anyone who was suffering like I was. I remember being told that my parents must have raised me right. Sometimes kids act well when raised poorly, and some kids act bad, when raised right. The kids in this video deserve the most credit for their behavior.

[@Ililllllwyz6y2]

Oh so it's the parents that needs to be praised? You never know so don't assume- just complement the kid for his actions-

[@placepages8071]

Soooo right.

[@placepages8071]

@G you got good genes my friend. A genuine class act too. Well done.

[@eddieb1995]

Pitcher has a pure soul, the thought of hurting someone was too much to bear. Good kid.

[@grandmaLilith]

nah he's a weak softy and will easily be taken advantage of

[@jimd2463]

What a MAN move. Kudos to his parents for raising a terrific young athlete.

[@JeffCirillo]

This is the g@yest thing I've ever seen!

[@andrewdorie4010]

I don’t know why you’re giving men any credit for this happening. The kids, both of them, did exactly the opposite of what men do in these situations every time. What a kid, seems more apt here.

[@StayNightMH]

​@@andrewdorie4010 do you always go around intentionally misinterpreting what people say?

[@andrewdorie4010]

@@StayNightMH How did I misinterpret what he said? Firstly, he said "what a man move", implying the kid acted like a man or did something that he learned from a man, and I just don't see any evidence of that. I mean, you could easily find video of what happens when men plunk each other with baseballs. Often, these situations turn into fist fights. And, the pitcher was standing at the plate, everyone expecting him to just shake it off and keep pitching. All the parents, all the men, just sat back and expected the kid to keep playing. It was a kid, acting like a kid, who found a moment that was more important than the game and walked out to the mound to console the guy. If anything, this kid did the opposite of what men and adults typically do in these situations. Secondly, he gave credit to the parents, without any evidence that parenting had anything to do with this situation. I work with teenage boys who have been stuck in the foster care system their entire lives, boys who don't have parents, have never had parents. And I see them act selflessly, compassionately, kindly every day. I've met countless young men, and young women when I worked with young women, who develop strong characters without good parenting, if anything, despite growing up with absolutely terrible parenting. I can think of many friends of mine who also became selfless and compassionate people who now work in my community everyday despite not having good parents. The kid did something special here. We should learn from him, not give ourselves credit for his actions. The parents, if anything, seemed surprised by the turn of events. Why would they deserve credit for that?

[@TheGreatDetectiveKnows]

Can’t have a nice moment without someone saying MAN BAD, saying man would not do this everytime [which doesn't even make logical sense] asserting people's motivations and expectations [ a mind-reader?], asking for sources, and immediately trying to discredit men. Sacrifice and going beyond yourself IS a manly behavior, look at cops, firemen, military, fathers, husbands, our great leaders. Fantastic men. In the case of those without family, it's a testament to the genetic greatness of men. This boy was raised well. He would look at Andrew's comment and say, actually no, I didn't do something so great, and would give credit to the other men in his life, that's what we do. Discipline, remaining humble, recognizing that we aren't the center of the universe. The only thing we learned from Andrew's comment is that he is weak & arrogant and that he couldn't just sit back at this display of strength without a self-hating virtue signal.

[@RighteousBrother]

I don't know what is more beautiful....the concern the pitcher shows or the reassurance that he's ok from the batter. Both sets of parents should be tremendously proud of these fine young men

[@jacktice7287]

We need this type of compassion and respect all over the world not just sports. Respect to both young men and the parents who are raising them. This is beautiful

[@markusthedrummer8143]

Good luck with being that weak and soft in the real world

[@jasonr8464]

@@markusthedrummer8143 cobra kai sensei John Kreese has entered the chat

[@teerollings6919]

THERE'S NO CRYING IN BASEBALL.

[@DaniotheManio5]

​@@markusthedrummer8143 I sincerely hope someday you're able to see the world differently.

[@markusthedrummer8143]

@@DaniotheManio5 ok Jesus

[@mfuchs2004]

This is how sports are supposed to be! When I was a high school wrestler, I broke my neck in a simple half nelson. The other wrestler was devastated to the point of wanting to quit the sport. He used a straight up move with exactly the technique and force needed. It was just random chance. Coulda killed me, but didn't. Wasn't trying to injure me at all. Fortunately he stayed in his program and I'm told he got a Div I scholarship. As an adult, I'm proud of his grief and his concern for my wellbeing, and I'm proud of his effort and contribution to his school. The guy was a warrior with a heart of gold. I wish more pros were like that.

[@dk6173]

😭

[@johnsmith42688]

Thatz awesome, I'm a wrestler too and while we want to win, nobody ever wants to see their opponent be seriously hurt...

[@smizu1442]

Dang man...are you ok now?

[@michaelterrell5061]

Good men the both of you.

[@Ch4rlz_ThA_Princ3]

Were you like a brand new freshman? I remember how much stronger my neck got even after just my first season.

[@mobiz711]

I've watched it 5 times, cried 5 times. Right when he tosses that helmet aside, something about that moment, where he's contemplating how to handle it, and then decides what's the right thing to do. He just tosses that helmet aside, like "hey the game doesn't matter, my friend is hurting." What a kid, he's obviously being raised well.

[@GrowthruGod]

Well said

[@faridperez]

He wasn't even his friend. And for me, that's what makes it more valuable. Being compassionate with a stranger that accidentally hurt you.

[@nrfnrd]

I agree a 100%

[@shawncovert751]

I know him personally, and I can tell you that what you see in the video shows his character in person.

[@DavidWsTrainVideos]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ who?

[@johnstecich7990]

thats sportsmanship at its finest.. his parents should be very proud and im glad hes ok

[@Illinois_Indian]

You can’t help but be human in that situation. Both kids have way more compassion than most adults I know

[@dwightcoontz9954]

I know how the pitcher felt. I'm 66 years old now, when I was 12 years old our little league team had a cookout. All the players were naturally on the field playing ball. I had a pitch get away from me and hit the batter. He was a friend and teammate and the pitch hit him above the wrist breaking his arm. This bothered me so much that I couldn't pitch any more and eventually ended me playing baseball. After all these years, it still gets to me.

[@hefexxl]

💯

[@pjburns2029]

I understand how it haunts you. It was an accident. I broke my sons arm really bad armwreslting and not one day dosemt go by I don't think of it.

[@octurn]

​@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Anyone who quotes the NIV is not a true brethern. Repent!

[@jpizzles]

@@octurn careful jumping down off of that high horse brother. God bless.

[@Zaloomination]

@@octurn I have a suspicion that was a joke.

[@superboyjamie]

With all the bullying, cheating, scandals, and other crimes going on in sports these days, it is just so refreshing to see two kids acting with so much class on the baseball field. These kids deserve some awesome awards or something. Total heard, compassion and sportsmanship. The kid in the blue uniform is a role model for others to follow. Awesome!

[@JohnSmith-zw8vp]

On what days were bullying, cheating, scandals, and other crimes NOT going on in sports?

[@mw9688]

…… follow him to what? Hug the enemy? No way.

[@IslanderloverBKK]

@@mw9688 Sorry your parents didn't or aren't raising you well like that guy! You're parents are Karen and Darren 😂😂😂

[@richardwestmoreland4796]

@@mw9688 You aren't going very far in life with that attitude. This is little league baseball not the pros. Both of the kids in this video will probably never play professional baseball, but they understand that hurting another human being is something that none of us should ever want to do and if you do hurt someone it isn't all that hard to say sorry and do your best so it doesn't happen again.

[@mw9688]

@@richardwestmoreland4796 being kind gets you used and stepped on. People don’t see people anymore.

[@zero11010]

It's really hard to find kids that hug you after you hit them.

[@bishopaz]

Unforgettable moment. Compassion at it's best.

[@gmancolo]

Its. Liberals would riot.

[@microwaveoven9170]

It warms my heart to see boys showing kindness and reassurance to each other. Too often it feels that they're not allowed to express their emotions and have to bottle them up because they'll look weak. Boys and men, please be kind to yourselves, it's okay to cry and it takes strength to practice vulnerability ❤️

[@RavenDots115]

I was like omg this is so rare and kind ❤

[@MrDjslav5]

so well said. props to both of these boys.

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

Exactly why men have higher suicide rates.

[@rainmaker6456]

It's sad to see... Society often promotes to boys to be emotionless... tough... resolute. When emotions leak from boys it's a reminder that it's not easy to hold it all in.

[@thelittleredhairedgirlfrom6527]

100% true

[@Kelli_Cares]

Boys that act like this usually make great men in years to come. Mature, empathetic, strong and courageous! Great parenting shown here as well. Hats off to the boys and their parents. 😊

[@kittensmitten3287]

Yes!!! Was just thinking this. It's beautiful

[@davidimhoff2118]

Wow what awesome kids. Nobody wants to injure someone else. It's an accident but it's beautiful that the kid goes over to hug him and tell him he's okay. Remarkable kids.

[@thehumanracehasfailed]

That was very sweet. That pitcher has a huge heart, and what a great move by the batter to recognize what the pitcher was going through and try to put him at ease. Class acts all the way around. Good job, young men! The pros could definitely learn something from you.

[@itstheonethatsaysbadmother2467]

The fact that he felt like that for throwing the pitch speaks volumes to his character , good kid .

[@boblapp4507]

Regardless if these two teams make it to Williamsburg , the two players and their families should be honorary guests. True sportsmanship!!

[@Dargonhuman]

This is just so wholesome all around. The fact that the pitcher is so full of compassion and empathy, the batter returning that compassion and empathy in such a selfless way, it's just beautiful.

[@horrorbiz72]

The sportsmanship and compassion from this young man is second to none. Way to lead by example! His parents raised him right. They should be incredibly proud. ❤

[@jasonmediak8318]

im a dad of 3 kids. they played sports . always tried to teach sportsmanship. this video,, these 2 wonderful kids. of course i cried!!!!!!! haha. 2 kids showed us adults ,who think we know everything,know very little. whatever it was to have that young man walk to the mound and tell his opponent,,its ok... this is why I love sports.2 great mature young guys. congrats to their parents. they will be at the espn espys next year..love em ,,love it . lets all learn from it..

[@IslanderloverBKK]

Your comment alone can tell you're doing great as a dad👍👍

[@Sumermak]

💯 good parenting

[@victorious1929]

Amazing God bless them and their parents.

[@XxKidnoffxX]

@@IslanderloverBKK A great dad, or just adult should know that he don't know everything. People who think they know everything just because they are adult or parents, are the worst.

[@oldflipgamer]

This made me tear up a bit. Sometimes our children can teach us lessons.

[@pammi2725]

This made me tear up…great sportsmanship, great compassion from both. Their parents must be so proud.

[@ozhunter6708]

That young man is being raised well good job parents

[@ucanon2662]

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

[@lordllewellynofdarkdelight2613]

What a kid. What character. His parents and mentors deserve credit too. Well done. This gives me faith in our species.

[@chompsmcgee]

I love moments like this watching children play sports. We take ourselves too seriously. You don’t have to be an adult to teach heart and compassion through action.

[@whiskeybuilder6335]

He didn't try to hit him. His fastball got away from him. That's why we wear helmets. It's great to see a young person show such maturity. I've seen many grown men who were being paid millions of dollars to play unjustly charge the mound. The fact that the pitcher is so distraught after says a lot about his character. Obviously, both have very good parents and coaches.

[@648233]

What a beautiful act of sportsmanship!! God bless that young boy's parents . . . they raised him right!!

[@lisaedwards6533]

It’s so heartwarming when our kids show us how it’s done. Life that is. That’s the generation that is going to change the world.

[@thairabullock6240]

Someone raised an amazing kid. Both young men are what parents want their children to be.

[@benjamingarrison4362]

It's great to know there are still good kids and parents in youth team sports.

[@HUNCHOJOSHI]

This some Real Sportsmanship. You obviously could tell it was an accident and it legit killed his motivation a bit. Seeing that the other kid forgave him and went as far as walking up to hugging him is the biggest move I’ve ever seen. Love to see it 👏🏼

[@jodidavis6595]

These are young teens and for a boy to hug another boy shows just how much empathy he has for the other team players kudos to the parents.

[@willowmoon5063]

What an absolute amazing young man! Sportsmanship at it's finest!

[@timburns4880]

That should be shown to EVERY professional athlete. That’s the definition of “sportsmanship”.

[@nicholasmedovich6729]

Yes indeed

[@ab-qe9th]

Just everybody

[@skunkie110]

Aw, pure heart and humanity shown on both sides. And I’m glad it was shown, it’s okay for boys to be hurt and to cry. It’s okay to show emotion, and it’s okay to show affection, a friendly comforting hug. It’s part of being human and not something to be ashamed of. It’s nice to see such concern, consideration and compassion for those who are “rivals” but brotherhood of man.

[@TisEyerish1]

I couldn't love this more than I do. Both boys are incredible human beings! THIS is what sports are supposed to be like! THIS is what real heroes look like. Kudos to the boys for their compassion toward each other; kudos to the parents who are raising them! You're all doing an astounding job at being human!

[@marknoonan4720]

Wow Outstanding Sportsmanship. And the Compassion shown. Adults need to learn from our Children.

[@patriciabradford2304]

Parents need to instill this in the children!

[@uncle_salty_3675]

@@patriciabradford2304 NO MORE SIMPING

[@ianna2321]

Both of those boys parents should be proud they are raising good human being. The pitcher for feeling upset for hurting an opponent…. And the batter for showing empathy and forgiveness to someone who hurt him. Truly beautiful to see. People are scary nowadays… good to see some good ones coming up ❤

[@AGoodVibe]

As so many others have said in the comments, we need more human beings like this in the world.

[@walterjohnson-gb9pb]

What a great Kid....His Mom and Dad should be so very proud of him.

[@TrulyUnbothered]

I cried a bit. I love how his whole squad showed up.

[@Doamino41]

Sometimes it takes kids to show what true sportsmanship is.

[@chadouellette790]

What a great person that young man is! Good job to his parents! Both kids showed compassion and excellent sportsmanship!

[@pierrep2649]

We have a few big leaguers that need to see this and learn. That was pure class.

[@kallel6588]

That young man could coach others on what it means to have compassion, class and sportsmanship. Bravo to his father and mother.

[@stevegibson2255]

There are too many life lessons in this one short piece of video that you would want to mention. Kindness, Sympathy, Compassion, Humility, Respect . It would be impossible for me to tell you the number of times I have replayed this video over and over and over again simply to watch the "respect in sport"

[@Ballistic180]

Amazing sportsmanship in these young gentlemen. Respect for all the coaches and players that came in to comfort them as well. This is how it should be.

[@jimmyhoffa2458]

More adults need to react to situations like this boy who got hit did. What a teaching moment to watch. Such a GREAT example to everyone. Good job parents on raising such a respectful and kind young son.

[@patriciabradford2304]

Oh my gosh! How awesome! Congratulations to the parents! It is so touching! Great sportsmanship🙏🙌🤗

[@Salvation7]

Yes indeed

[@sharondavenport2190]

Beautiful moment! Both children absolutely showed so much empathy and compassion for each other! Each being respectful and showing sportsmanship at its finest!! 🥰

[@davidpatriot1082]

absolutely in tears to the family and mentors of these young Men. Youre doing a GREAT JOB!

[@lorraineslife1650]

Why did this make me so emotional? That was so sweet of the boy who got hit to give the other kid a hug and forgive him so quickly. That’s my goal this year to be able to forgive people quickly and not hold grudges

[@bigguy7353]

Forgive? The pitcher did nothing wrong. That's the game. They knew the risks beforehand.

[@michaeltamares7974]

@@bigguy7353 dude..u dont understand the context.. be gone...i dismiss u. I ban u from youtube .. you are fired..

[@cleverhardy5230]

@Big Guy Yeah, but the pitcher still felt guilty over it. The batter still could have been hurt. I'd feel guilty too if I accidentally hurt someone who didn't deserve it, even with safety risks accounted for.

[@janesmith4h]

I totally got snot in my mouth, crying here! I hope his parents are proud of the young man they've raised, because yeah 👏 👏 👏!

[@practicallyunconscious8043]

Eww. Too much information. Lol

[@janesmith4h]

I take it you've never cried really hard before?!?! 🤣

[@crystalcorley]

@@janesmith4h I've done my fair share of crying really hard, almost to the point of passing out or even getting sick and not once have I ever had snot in my mouth. 🤢

[@Sweet_Jazz]

This is a positive moment that will last a lifetime for both players. We need more of this in all of our lives.

[@micahsmith9620]

that was sweet of him to hug the pitcher this is a most beautiful moment a type of kindness remarkable kids respect to both young men and the parents who are raising them.

[@walthoward68]

This is what empathy, compassion and sportsmanship is all about. Phenomenal representation of good sportsmanship and brotherhood by these young men. Kudos to the coaches, family and friends that inspired these fine young men. 🍁

[@louiscarrillojr.5085]

I never get tired of watching this video. This young man is such a classy young man and shows great sportsmanship. Great job young sir!

[@bumblebeedancer8511]

Proud moment for a parent right there!

[@erico3289]

That is absolutely awesome. To the Mom and Dad of both those kids, you've done an outstanding job on raising two respectable young men, be proud!!!

[@CBO4evr]

Accidents happen, poor kid was obviously shook up. So glad to see everyone came together & handled it well. It happens in MLB & you see players get shook up when it was genuinely unintentional.

[@jen-a-purr]

My heart ❤️ I am in tears. Hearing that boy cry. Seeing his mates come out to him & his coach. That hug was everything. These are young MEN.

[@alexhuang9938]

Damnit these kids got me emotional, parenting done right for both kids. 🙌

[@coolcats4summer82]

What a great bunch of kids. Great sportsmanship. Great role models.

[@chegadesuade]

It's amazing when a child does one of the best things you've ever seen. What an incredible young man, I wish him the best in life

[@fredricos9468]

When a 12 year old can give us all a lesson on compassion, it is something truly beautiful to behold ❤️‍🔥🔥

[@jaymusic9039]

Well said

[@lindamedley7353]

I'm sure being a parent and watching your child do this makes you proud🤗❤️ this young man he has so much character and compassion hats off to the parents and their beautiful son it's not just a game it's how you handle yourself on and off the field

[@melaninqueen2413]

This makes me tear up and my heart warm ♥️ We need more support and encouragement like this, especially for young boys/men.

[@pjburns2029]

What a sign of hope and love. What a great kid. We can all learn a lesson from this

[@rivierapalms6485]

That’s about the nicest most compassionate moment I’ve ever seen. That boy should be proud of himself, you’ll go far son. Well done mum and dad for raising a wholesome kid ❤

[@rogerjustice8835]

Now that’s a perfect example of class, good job young man and good job parents, you raised a remarkable young man.

[@rudesword2852]

That's a good kid. Great job mom and dad for raising such a sportsman.

[@lostinthewoods13]

no real dad would allow his son to act like girl

[@Ace-dc1yz]

@@lostinthewoods13I guess you don't have a real dad then, huh.

[@charmainecox8600]

Another sportsmanship for the books. I love when they start off young knowing what to do in moments like this. Way to go boys

[@dougyc8108]

Give That Kid A MEDAL . I love ❤️ seeing this level of compassion for your fellow man . This whole world would be so much better if we just treated others with that much compassion and forgiveness when we are wronged . That display of kindness, compassion, love, empathy can just lift and renew so much hope in a person . Praise the Moms and Dads that raise their Children to have that level of integrity. We need more of that kind of character that we all just saw on display active in our world today

[@odessashaw2270]

This a sign of true sportsmanship.......it brought tears to my eyes......

[@survivor648]

What a good kid his parents have raised him well and must be so proud.

[@CrystalEstrada1]

Tears running down my face, so beautiful to see such compassion and empathy ❤ human connection. What the whole world needs right now!

[@user-gl6py1ni2h]

There are no words to express the utter respect for these boys and their parents. Way to go mom and dad

[@RaceIsOpen]

Greatness, of both sides of the ball. One showing compassion and one, feeling bad for a mistake. Great parents of both and sportsmanship, that has been missing for decades!

[@ronlogan4743]

What a great young man. I'm sure his parents are extremely proud of him and rightfully so.

[@luskfamily2002]

WAY TO GO DUDE!!! What a wonderful heart ❤️ you have. Don't you ever change from that. The world needs to see more of this so that they can be more like this.

[@andrewmartinez7630]

Respect. I’ve hit a few batter but we all need players like that batter who got hit and shook it off and said it part of the game

[@Juice_2288]

What a great kid. Adults need to be more like him

[@user-nr7pb2pw2o]

Now this is 2 kids that played the game of baseball with their hearts. What a great show of Sportsmanship on behalf of them both 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@gew9487]

A beautiful humane moment. The young man who was hit is an example to all. Beyond kind and understanding!! Blessings to these young athletes.🙏🙏❣

[@Navillus02]

Can we bottle this heartwarming story up and sell it? Wonderful kids, great sportsmanship and a great inspiration to many.

[@honey3762]

That is sportsmanship! So sweet!!!

[@toplizard]

Both kids showing empathy, kindness, forgiveness. Inspiring and beautiful to see!

[@lovealwayspeanutpodcast]

We need more kids like them in this world❤️

[@lindan.merryman1785]

Bravo to them both, AND their parents!

[@lindarockafellow5058]

Such a kind and adult act. Beautiful. Plus the empathy of the pitcher! That was a blow to his ability. Hope he stuck w/ it!

[@theresashaw7850]

Good kid, it was very nice of him to let the one that hit him, let him know its ok. You can tell the pitcher was very upset that he did that and can tell he didnt mean to. When the kid came up to him let him know its ok. I started to cry. Love these type of heart warming storys

[@rbrtpongo]

i saw this a few times and what that kid did was really cool he made sure he was okay and that is really cool way to go guys.

[@Sarah-of8hb]

Ah, I used to be a softball pitcher and I remember those emotions of hitting another person accidentally. I sympathize with the pitcher. Brings tears to my eyes watching them hug it out. Great kids.

[@thechilldept.]

Real sportsmanship... almost made me cry. That's good stuff right there.