MESA, Ariz. — Telling everyone “I’m a five-tool guy,” Will Ferrell was off on his barnstorming tour Thursday through five Arizona spring training games.
Wearing a No. 19 Oakland uniform, the star of “Anchorman, The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” ”Elf” and many other movies took batting practice with the A’s.
The historic SS of A's past, Campy, meets the rookie SS of the very near future, Will Ferrell. #FerrellTakesTheFieldpic.twitter.com/oWNt3MNyHM
— Athletics (@Athletics) March 12, 2015
And waving to the crowd, he took the field as the Athletics’ shortstop. Ferrell fielded warmup grounders and threw perfectly to first baseman Max Muncy as the crowd cheered, but the Seattle Mariners never hit the ball to him.
Game 1 is in the books for Will Ferrell. #FerrellTakesTheFieldpic.twitter.com/rI1xdomfqz
— MLB (@MLB) March 12, 2015
Ferrell tipped his hat to the crowd as he walked off the field, then gave high fives to his Athletics teammates in the dugout, the first half-inning of his odyssey at an end.
He shifted to the Mariners side for a quiet inning at second base.
A tip of the cap to Will for a glorious inning. Thank you for supporting @SU2C & @CFCcharity. #FerrellTakesTheFieldpic.twitter.com/gvUuIfgOgb
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 12, 2015
The comedian planned to play for 10 teams at five spring training games, playing every position along the way.
Police escort taking us to game number 2! 🚔 #FerrellTakesTheFieldpic.twitter.com/PsfMTDLlxn
— Funny Or Die (@funnyordie) March 12, 2015
Other shenanigans in store:
Will Ferrell will play 1B for the #Cubs. "I hope somebody drops a bunt on him,'' said #Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) March 12, 2015
We see Blue. He looks glorious. #FerrellTakesTheFieldpic.twitter.com/0ros1TBZL2
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 12, 2015
The toughest position Will Ferrell will play is catcher, but #SFGiants have plans to avoid injury; Will intentionally walk #WhiteSox batter.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 12, 2015
