The Baltimore Orioles 2020 team has been rather quiet of late. But, not pitcher John Means, and a few others on Father’s Day.
The Baltimore Orioles young lefty sensation shared some special moments with fans on Twitter.
In one, he shared a special message to his father.
And, in the other, he shared that he will become father of a boy.
Here’s the exciting gender reveal, shared by Mean via his personal Twitter account:
Another Mr. Means coming soon! pic.twitter.com/OuVljV9mZE
— John Means (@JMeans25) June 21, 2020
After an exciting All-Star season in 2019, the 27-year-old gets to add new father to his growing resume.
The other Tweet he shared today was about his own father and a message of hope as he soon will become one himself.
Happy Father’s Day to the man that always tells me his goal was to give us every opportunity he could, for us to have a better life than he did. I think without a doubt he accomplished that. If I can be half the dad he is to my brother and I, I’ll be happy. I love you dad! pic.twitter.com/nbJl2RcW2q
— John Means (@JMeans25) June 21, 2020
Watching players show their thanks to their fathers is always touching. Considering the hours that many of these father put into their sons so they could live their dreams of playing the Big Leagues is a notable feat. Playing baseball in the youth leagues is not cheap, and many fathers end up doing significant coaching, batting practice, and driving back-and-forth between weekend tournaments.
Some other Orioles got into the Father’s Day mode by sending special messages on social media. One of those was Jim Palmer, who clearly enjoys his Twitter account, as he is one to frequently post messages:
happy, healthy Fathers Day to all Dad’s . Stay happy and healthy until next Fathers Day! @masnOrioles
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) June 21, 2020
David Hess also posted a message to his father on this special day:
Always there with a shoulder to lean on every step of the way. So thankful for everything you’ve done to help me grow to be the person I am today, Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! pic.twitter.com/QnXjUr8a3L
— David Hess (@hess_express28) June 22, 2020
The emotional photo shows the two in the belly of the Camden Yards. It’s nice to see the two young pitchers, who are the future of the Orioles, share their pasts and futures with their fans.
He might not have posted on Father’s Day, but Orioles shortstop Jose Iglesias also has several reasons to be proud. On the day after Father’s Day in 2019, he became a father for the second time – this time to a beautiful daughter who became a little sister to his adorable son.
Welcome to the world, Antonella ❤️! Mommy and I are so blessed and lucky to add a healthy little girl to our family. I couldn’t have asked for a better Father’s Day gift. #MyLittlePrincess pic.twitter.com/2XGiwR4OWJ
— Jose Iglesias (@JoseIglesias_SS) June 17, 2019
Congratulations goes out to John and Caroline Means, who should be able to celebrate both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with their own son in 2021.