Austin Wynns got his first Major League hit on Tuesday, and his mom reacted in the most adorable way
The Orioles promoted catcher
In the top of the second during the Orioles-Mets game, on a 1-1 pitch, the 27-year-old smacked a line drive to left field. The camera quickly found his mom, who waved and blew him a kiss from the stands:
The dugout quickly grabbed on to the ball for safekeeping.
That is one proud mama.
"She blew me a kiss? Oh my gosh," Wynns told Ghiroli. "That's my mom. It was just all smiles. I was like, 'Wow.' Just took a deep breath and took it in and was like 'Wow.' Words can't even describe it. It was just a weight off my shoulders too. It was incredible."
Wynns isn't alone among Orioles rookie catchers. He joins
Welcome to the show @AustinWynns have a blast and show that smile my man. This is what you’ve grinded for. Also yet another SD boy making the show. #OurBad
— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) June 5, 2018
"The first step, Jones took me out there too," Wynn said. "He was like 'Take it in, kid.' I was like, 'Yeah. I'm taking it in.'"