As you may have heard, Will Ferrell played the role of RWG for many a team today:
Ferrell will be playing in the following games:
12:05 p.m. MT: Mariners at Athletics
1:10 p.m. MT: Cubs at Angels
2:10 p.m. MT: Reds at Diamondbacks
4:05 p.m. MT: Giants at White Sox
6:15 p.m. MT: Dodgers at Padres
It’s quite a feat following his exploits as he uses this tribute to Bert Campaneris to also raise money for charity (cancerforcollege.org, standup2cancer.org) as well as attention to baseball (which is never a bad thing, if it’s positive attention like I believe this is).
Will Ferrell’s first stop was at HoHoKam, the former spring home of the Chicago Cubs, where he actually started at shortstop for the A’s before he was replaced by Marcus Simien. He then replaced Willie Bloomquist of the Mariners at second base for the bottom of the second inning. He didn’t get a play at either spot, and absconded to his next destination.
Will #FerrellTakesTheField! Playing shortstop for the #Athletics in support of @CFCcharity and @SU2C. pic.twitter.com/ELVvmHKg0W
— Oakland Athletics (@Athletics) March 12, 2015
The A’s announced that Will Ferrell has been traded to the @Mariners for a CATBNL (Comedic Actor To Be Named Later). #FerrellTakesTheField — Oakland Athletics (@Athletics) March 12, 2015
Beane & Melvin broke the trade news to Will. Told teammates he won’t forget where he came from. #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/oRHH5z57aX
— Oakland Athletics (@Athletics) March 12, 2015
Will Ferrell played 2B for the #Mariners and we have photos to prove it: http://t.co/nDup7WmsSn #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/vU55aTu4ee — Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 12, 2015
His next stop was the game we cared about, where the Cubs took on the Angels on the road. Ferrell replaced Mike Trout in center field (imagine that happening in the regular season…NOT) during the top of the third inning. He got to watch a Kris Bryant home run fly over his head, then actually fielded a single cleanly off Welington Castillo‘s bat, and looked decent throwing it back in:
He coached third base for the Cubs, and then took over Matt Szczur‘s at-bat (but struck out).
Don’t act like you’re not impressed. http://t.co/5pC0TbBjNE #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/Tmra49AgCc
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 13, 2015
Then he stayed in the game at first base, temporarily moving Mike Olt to center field. He didn’t get a play there either, and left for his next destination, which was Reds vs. Diamondbacks. He played left field for Arizona before a mid-game “trade” and then played the final two outs of the bottom of the eighth at third base for the Reds:
We brought in a Hall of Famer to help us cover today’s action. Photos coming later. #RJ51HOF #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/UPcQCt32Sv — Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) March 12, 2015
RT @HBO: Traded yet again, Will Ferrell is fitting right in with his @Reds teammates. #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/2NssncBR4D
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) March 12, 2015
Ferrell’s ride to Glendale. pic.twitter.com/jrFCK1wMtr — John Fay (@johnfayman) March 13, 2015
He should be off to the Giants vs. White Sox game now, where he’s expected to be a designated hitter for the Sox. We’ll update as Will Ferrell’s night of silly fun continues!
Giants at White Sox, Camelback Ranch: Ferrell’s helicopter barely made it in time for the ninth inning. It would be tough for him to squeeze in a position for the Giants in the bottom of the inning and also hit for the White Sox.
More cowbell: Ferrell lands at Camelback Ranch while “please Don’t Fear The Reaper” blasts on loudspeaker pic.twitter.com/KyHseiWYkD
— Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) March 13, 2015
A scout who saw Will Ferrell take grounders at SS gave him a 60 grade for accuracy on the 20-80 scale and a 30 for arm strength. — Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) March 13, 2015
That’s kind of disappointing because now that makes the Elf scene where Will Ferrell chucks snowballs like a high-powered assault rifle that much less magical. Ferrell led off the bottom of the ninth for the White Sox, struck out in a pretty decent at-bat (for a non-player), and then switched uniforms and put on catcher’s gear to catch for the Giants.
Will Ferrell strikes out, immediately is traded by #WhiteSox to #SFGiants.
— Dan Hayes (@CSNHayes) March 13, 2015
BREAKING: Will Ferrell has been traded to the #SFGiants #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/1Mw3jiYc3A — World Champs (@SFGiants) March 13, 2015
From DH to catcher in less than 5 minutes. He does it all. #FerrellTakesTheField #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/7Holt2t4bI
— World Champs (@SFGiants) March 13, 2015
According to reports, Bruce Bochy called an intentional walk and then Ferrell left the game. I guess he technically caught. Ferrell’s final stop was at the Dodgers vs. Padres game, where he entered as a reliever in the bottom of the seventh for Los Angeles.
Will Ferrell comes in to pitch for the Dodgers. #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/9vwYWxDZi8 — CBS Sports MLB (@CBSSportsMLB) March 13, 2015
Noel bunts directly back to Ferrell, who throws him out at first.
— Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) March 13, 2015
And then he was done. He then took over in right field, wearing #20 instead of #19 for obvious reasons.
Ferrell plays catch with Buddy the Elf #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/hAT2gXPllr — San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 13, 2015
Now I know tons of people have been complaining about this event because of random delays and what not, but I think we’ll just go with this tweet to summarize my feelings:
You nincompoops are complaining about a delay in an exhibition game for a guy who is doing something fun for a terrible disease. Shut up.
— Chris Crawford (@CrawfordChrisV) March 13, 2015
At least Joe Maddon likes his movies!
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