MLB Stars Surprise Young Fans with Gifts After LA Wildfires, Donate $300K to Aid Recovery

February 20, 2025
MLB Stars Surprise Young Fans with Gifts After LA Wildfires, Donate $300K to Aid Recovery
  • 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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