Top Chicago Cubs prospect goes above and beyond for a fan
Nov 7, 2014, 2:30 AM | Updated: 2:30 am
Here’s hoping Kris Bryant is always this humble and down to earth.
Bryant, one of the top prospects in the Chicago Cubs farm system, hooked a fan up with a game-used bat. While on the surface that may not seem like a big deal, how it went down gives some insight into just what kind of person the 22-year-old third baseman is.
It all started when Mike Kennedy, a sports fan and memorabilia collector, noticed what was advertised as a game-used bat of Bryant’s on eBay for $850.
Before shelling out that kind of coin for the lumber, Kennedy smartly decided to try and verify that the bat was, in fact, game-used.
So he tweeted Bryant.
@KrisBryant_23 is there anyway I could DM u a link and you could tell me if this looks legit to you? Want to buy it if it was yours. Thanks
— Mike in Vegas (@mk9577) October 31, 2014
Bryant, who saw Kennedy’s question, responded.
@mk9577 you don't need to buy it! What do you want? I'll send it to you!
— Kris Bryant (@KrisBryant_23) October 31, 2014
At that point Kennedy, who seemed taken aback by what was transpiring, provided more details.
@KrisBryant_23 it was a gu bat ha ha there expensive I wouldn't expect you to do that but I appreciate it. And want one for my pc
— Mike in Vegas (@mk9577) October 31, 2014
At that point, Bryant really stepped up to the plate.
@mk9577 850 bucks?! That's ridiculous! I'll send one to you. DM me your address!
— Kris Bryant (@KrisBryant_23) October 31, 2014
And you know what? As this photo courtesy of the Chicago Sun Times shows, Bryant made good on his promise.
