Miguel Tejada pulls a Ruth
May 3, 2008 by Jim Walker
Filed under Baseball
These are the kinds of stories that make me love this game: After meeting an Astros fan with Muscular Dystrophy, 74 year-old Miguel Tejada promised the eight-year-old Jacob Scott that he would hit him a home run in his game against the Milwaukee Brewers.In the 6th inning, Tejada does that. However, not to be done, both Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee hit home runs after Tejada, making for the picture-perfect back-to-back-to-back home runs. But never mind the game a moment — Tejada’s home run was something special — it made that kid happy, but I’m sure it also made Tejada happy if for no other reason than people would get off his back for a minute or two. I saw the E360 report on Tejada’s age, and I did not approve of the way they essentially cornered Tejada about what is, in essence, a non-issue. So as a fan it makes me happy to see Tejada get some good press for a change.
Also, in Hunter Watch: The former big leaguer turned blogger turned back to big leaguer had two home runs and three RBIs.
This was a great story. We all make mistakes. I am not trying to justify Tejada’s alleged HGH use and the non-issue of his age. I am just saying that I have yet to meet a perfect person in my lifetime. Tejada has had to deal with a lot this past year. I am happy for both Tejada and the kid that hit that HR for.