"He knew last night, but he didn't tell me last night. He told his mom. When I texted her a picture of the lineup, she said 'I know.' And when asked about being able to watch his son's first professional at-bat from the dugout, Counsell responded like any anxious dad would: I'll close my eyes and watch the video later."
"I think I definitely have a lot more power than he did. Normal stance for me, though he acknowledged he messed around with his father's distinctive batting stance."
Brady Counsell, a 10th-round pick in the 2025 MLB draft, made his professional debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks in a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs. His father, Craig Counsell, manages the opposing team. Brady informed his mother about the matchup before telling his father, surprising Craig when he learned through his wife. During the game, Brady drew a five-pitch walk in his only at-bat during the eighth inning. Before the game, Brady joked that he has more power than his father and acknowledged experimenting with Craig's distinctive batting stance. The father and son met at home plate during the pregame lineup card exchange, creating a memorable moment for both.
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