Dad Catches Foul Ball While Holding a Baby & Drink at Dodgers Game Twitter Goes Wild
"A beverage, a baby, and a baseball."
A triple play in baseball is rare. Unless you're this guy.
Steve Pettit was at a recent Los Angeles Dodgers game with his wife and two kids when he made the play of a lifetime — catching a foul ball, one-handed, while simultaneously holding a baby and a beer.
And if that isn't impressive enough, he did it without spilling a drop. LEGEND.
The Ultimate Triple Play
Pettit, a Glendale Fire Department engineer, has been going to Dodgers games since he was a kid. So, when a co-worker scored tickets from his brother-in-law, Tommy Edman with the St.Louis Cardinals, Pettit jumped at the chance to go.
Pettit was holding his 16-month daughter in a carrier, beer in hand, when Edman stepped up to bat.
The shortstop popped up a foul ball into the stadium's second deck, which in a bizarre twist, happened to be where Pettit was sitting.
With his eye on the ball, Pettit did what any dad and baseball fan would do: He rose up, his baby strapped to his chest and still clutching his beer, raised his free hand, and plucked the ball out of the sky like it was NBD.
And this may just be the greatest peak multitasking parenting move EVER.
"The ball just kind of came up, and it was kind of like slow motion," Pettit told NBC Los Angeles. "It was sort of like, ‘Boop!’ It just like came right to my hand."
The crowd went wild, cheering and clapping.
Even the sportscasters got in on the action, saying, "Dad's making plays! Niiiiice." And joking, "A beverage, a baby, and a baseball."
Dad Catches Foul Ball and Twitter Has a Field Day
The LA baseball team posted a video of the epic catch to Twitter where it quickly hit the big leagues, scoring 1.2M views.
Twitteratis applauded the dad's quick reflexes and multitasking abilities. Some called him a hero, "Not all heroes wear capes!"
While others joked that he deserved a contract with the Dodgers, "3rd Dodgers catcher get him in here."
One person tweeted, "dad power at dodger stadium is insane.”
Another said, "He's MVP!!!"
"This is the trifecta of baseball and what we all as fathers aspire to. It’s the pinnacle. Triple BBB Baby beer baseball," said another.
Other comments included, "Talk about dad energy," "What a catch!!! This should make the top 10 plays of the week!” and "Dodger dad didn't dodge."
Pettit wasn't the only winner that day. The Dodgers defeated the Cardinals, 6-3, to complete the series sweep.
Dads Are the Real MVPs
The proud "girl dad" didn't just catch a ball that day, he made a family memory that he'll never forget. And neither will his daughter. She may not actually remember THE catch but we're guessing that picture and video will be front and center for every single one of her life events.
'It was fun. It was just a fun moment to share with the family for sure,' Pettit said.
Spoken like a true parent whose used to juggling all.the.things. and doesn't think twice about doing it. Because when it comes to multitasking, everyone knows, parents are the true MVPs.
Military Dad Defends His 4 Little Daughters When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Military Dad of 4 Daughters Defends His Girls When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Austin von Letkemann is the military officer strangers feel "sorry" for — and the reason is infuriating.
Whenever the devoted father leaves the house with his four children, strangers can't help but notice the officer in uniform is holding hands with 4 adorable little girls. They will tell the traditionally "masculine" and "all American" dad they feel sorry for him, because he has no sons. This dad makes one thing very clear: They are his daughters, they aren't a burden.
In a passionate video, von Letkemann took to Instagram to share with his followers that the only thing that's "difficult" about being a girl dad — is clapping back to these sexist remarks over and over again.
They Mock His Daughters To Their Face
When strangers approach Austin von Letkemann and his four daughters, they don't always realize that their comments are being overheard. They seem oblivious to the fact that his girls understand every word. Von Letkemann describes how people will approach him and, without thinking, make remarks like "I'm sorry" or even joke about his lack of sons. What they don't realize is that these comments, intended to be light-hearted or humorous, can be deeply hurtful to his daughters. These strangers are not just disrespecting von Letkemann's choices as a father; they're also sending a message to his daughters that their presence is something to be pitied. It’s a message that von Letkemann won't stand for, and he's speaking out to defend his girls from these insensitive remarksSaying "Get Your Shotgun" Isn't Funny — It's Sexist
Another common comment that Austin von Letkemann encounters is the old "better get your shotgun ready" trope, often delivered with a smirk or a wink. This line is typically intended to suggest that a father with daughters should be on high alert to protect them from potential "suitors," implying that they are objects to be guarded rather than individuals with agency.
Von Letkemann finds this line of thinking outdated and sexist. In his viral Instagram video, he points out that these jokes are not just stale — they're damaging.
By suggesting that his daughters require armed protection, the joke reinforces the idea that women are inherently vulnerable and need to be shielded from men. Von Letkemann argues that instead of promoting this narrative, society should focus on teaching respect and consent, challenging these sexist tropes at their source.
Watch Austin von Letkemann's Video:
"If I Had A Fifth Child, I'd HOPE It Was A Girl" — One Dad's Message For Other Parents
Despite the constant remarks about his lack of sons, Austin von Letkemann is clear: He wouldn't trade his daughters for anything.
In fact, he told his Instagram followers that if he were to have a fifth child, he would hope for another girl. This declaration isn't just about doubling down on his pride in his family — it's a pointed response to those who see fathering daughters as a misfortune.
Von Letkemann's stance is a powerful one, rejecting the notion that a family is incomplete without sons. He encourages others to question the assumptions behind these comments and to appreciate the joy and fulfillment that his daughters bring. By sharing his story, von Letkemann hopes to create a more inclusive perspective on fatherhood, one that values daughters just as much as sons.