The world of sports can be a difficult one for players that often miss out on holidays with their families. However, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar had a special moment with his mother that caught the attention of the MLB world.
The Cardinals were set to face off against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday Night Baseball. Ahead of the game, Nootbaar did an interview with ESPN’s Eduardo Pérez where he talked about what his mother means to him.
“She means everything to me,” said Nootbaar. “She is everything to me really. She’s my rock, she’s my best friend.”
Nootbaar was then in for a surprise, as the pictures of his mom on the screen quickly shifted to a video call with his mother.
He then noticed that it was live after his mother waved to him through the camera. He quickly got emotional about the very cool moment.
“You’re getting me emotional right now. I don’t know why I’m getting emotional right now. You guys are messing me up, man. This is my best friend and you’re doing this to me. I only get emotional when I see her. I love you, Mom.”
This Mother's Day surprise 🥹
📺: ESPN pic.twitter.com/i5PTSq3Lj0
— ESPN (@espn) May 14, 2023
The moment aired during the Sunday Night Baseball broadcast for fans at home to witness. Many around the MLB world took notice and offered their opinion of the touching moment.
AMAZING MOMENT ON BBTN:@PerezEd + the MLB on ESPN crew surprised Lars Nootbaar with a video chat with his mother during an interview
when he sees her: "wait, is this live right now?"
BASEBALL IS THE BEST pic.twitter.com/udJ4EdyXOF
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) May 14, 2023
Lars Nootbaar getting a surprise call from his Mom on Mother’s Day is very cool ❤️💐 pic.twitter.com/ITiI1mboo4
— Calico Joe (@CalicoJoeMLB) May 15, 2023
This is incredible.
Lars Nootbaar was surprised by his mom during an interview while he was saying how she’s everything to him and his best friend.
The emotion makes it so special. ❤️
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) May 15, 2023
Lars Nootbaar was talking about how much his mom means to him and didn't realize she was live on the other end 🥹 pic.twitter.com/5CxdFAgmJS
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) May 15, 2023
Lars Nootbaar being surprised by his mom is the best 🥹pic.twitter.com/K82xLfZnz8
— DraftKings (@DraftKings) May 15, 2023
There is crying in baseball.
Lars Nootbaar gets a Mother's Day surprise on #SundayNightBaseball. pic.twitter.com/3vfdrHZSWU
— MLB (@MLB) May 15, 2023
The third-year outfielder went on to have a terrific game against the Red Sox, recording three hits in a 9-1 victory for the Cardinals.
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