MLB Stars Surprise Young Fans with Gifts After LA Wildfires, Donate $300K to Aid Recovery
February 20, 2025
In a heartwarming gesture, MLB stars Mike Trout and Freddie Freeman teamed up with Fanatics to surprise the boys with memorabilia, helping them to rebuild their lost collection.
Freeman contributed a jersey from the 2024 season, during which he was named World Series MVP, and extended an invitation to the boys for Opening Day.
The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles in January devastated communities, destroying over 12,000 buildings and resulting in 27 fatalities, with areas like Calabasas and Studio City being heavily impacted.
Among those affected were two young baseball fans, Anthony and Joe, who lost their homes and cherished personal items in the disaster.
Trout personally gifted Anthony and Joe a signed bat and an Angels jersey, expressing his empathy and support for their challenging situation in a heartfelt video.
The boys were overwhelmed with excitement and gratitude upon receiving the thoughtful gifts from the players.
In addition to supporting Anthony and Joe, Freddie Freeman and his wife made a generous donation of $300,000 to local fire departments and charities to assist all communities affected by the wildfires, including aid for animal shelters.
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CBSSports.com • Feb 20, 2025
Mike Trout, Freddie Freeman surprise young fans with memorabilia to restart collection lost in L.A. wildfires