#FerrellTakesTheField takes Cactus League by storm

Mar 12, 2015, 9:50 PM | Updated: Mar 13, 2015, 6:36 am

You thought A-Rod’s return to the Yankees this spring was a big story?

Sorry Alex, you’ve got nothing on Will Ferrell.

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The actor is playing in five games for 10 different teams in the Cactus League Thursday to benefit Cancer for College, an organization that has been providing college scholarships to cancer survivors since 1994.

Ferrell’s desert tour started in Mesa when he manned the shortstop position for the Oakland A’s.

Success! What a half inning in the field by Will! High fives in the A's dugout. #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/11ksOrlsoB

— Oakland Athletics (@Athletics) March 12, 2015

HEY @WillFerreI DID WE JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS?
YUP! pic.twitter.com/C9Roj6DzWX

— Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) March 12, 2015

Then, he moved over to second base for the Mariners.

@Athletics @MLB 2B: ✔

#FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/37dC11ugqC

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 12, 2015

Next stop: Tempe for the Cubs-Angels and a frame in center for Halos.

We see Blue. He looks glorious. #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/0ros1TBZL2

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 12, 2015

Skip gives the man of the hour a good pep talk. #WillFerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/VU2540rVbr

— Angels (@Angels) March 12, 2015

In fact, the funny man showed some game while wearing the Los Angeles jersey.

You don't want to test out that arm! Will Ferrell fires the ball into 2nd base to hold Welington Castillo to a single. 🔥🔥🔥

— Angels (@Angels) March 12, 2015

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Then, an inning of coaching third base for the Cubbies.

Hey @MLB,
Can Will Ferrell play every Spring Training game this year? #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/BvvYLJmjx2

— Mike & Mike (@MikeAndMike) March 12, 2015

Basically the best third-base coach ever: http://t.co/GV7Qp2sG6B #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/mJ7puTHXz0

— MLB (@MLB) March 12, 2015

After that, the actor got his first at-bat of the day. Angels right-hander Ryan Mattheus blew him away on three pitches — but hey, at least Will the Thrill took his hacks!

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Actor Will Ferrell plays shortstop for the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. The comedian planned to play for 10 teams at five spring training games, playing every position along the way. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell make a drinking gesture, while playing shortstop for the Oakland A's, behind umpire Jim Joyce during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. Telling everyone "I'm a five-tool guy," Ferrell was off on his barnstorming tour Thursday through five Arizona spring training games. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell warms up at shortstop for the Oakland Athletics prior to the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. Telling everyone "I'm a five-tool guy," Ferrell was off on his barnstorming tour Thursday through five Arizona spring training games. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell shows off his cap as he plays second base for the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell is listed fifth on the lineup for the Oakland Athletics prior to the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. Ferrell is filming a new special from Funny Or Die, in partnership with Major League Baseball, to air exclusively on HBO later this year. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell calls the runner out as he plays second base for the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell, left, warms up for the Oakland Athletics prior to the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell, second from right, warms up for the Oakland Athletics prior to the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. Telling everyone "I'm a five-tool guy," Will Ferrell was off on his barnstorming tour Thursday through five Arizona spring training games. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell plays second base for the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell acknowledges the fans after playing second base for the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Atletics, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell runs to the dugout after playing second base for the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell, left, tips his cap after playing shortstop for the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell, left, talks with Seattle Mariners first base coach Andy Van Slyke before Ferrell played in a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell, left, talks it over with Oakland Athletics second baseman Andy Parrino during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell, right, congratulates Oakland Athletics' Brett Lawrie after the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Actor Will Ferrell, right, replaces Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout in the outfield during a spring training baseball exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Actor Will Ferrell dressed as a Los Angeles Angels player hangs out in the dugout during a spring training baseball exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Actor Will Ferrell arrives dressed as a Los Angeles Angels during a spring training baseball exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Actor Will Ferrell dressed as a Los Angeles Angels player yells to ball players during a spring training baseball exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Actor Will Ferrell plays first base for the Chicago Cubs during a spring training baseball exhibition game against the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Actor Will Ferrell, right, replaces Chicago Cubs first baseman Mike Olt during a spring training baseball exhibition game against the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Actor Will Ferrell bats for the Chicago Cubs during a spring training baseball exhibition game against the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The comedian planned to play for 10 teams at five spring training games, playing every position along the way. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Actor Will Ferrell plays first base for the Chicago Cubs during the Cubs' spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The comedian planned to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Actor Will Ferrell, acting as the third base coach, talks to Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell during the team's spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, March 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Actor Will Ferrell play first base for the Chicago Cubs during a spring training baseball exhibition game against the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Actor Will Ferrell throws the ball as he plays center field for the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training baseball exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Actor Will Ferrell holds up his glove as he plays center field for Los Angeles Angels during a spring training baseball exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Actor Will Ferrell holds up a sign as he plays the Chicago Cubs third base coach during a spring training baseball exhibition game against the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The comedian plans to play every position while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Actor Will Ferrell talks to fans after he played left field for the Arizona Diamonbacks during a spring training baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Diamondbacks on Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Schennum)

Actor Will Ferrell attempts to tap gloves with San Diego Padres center fielder Wil Myers at the close of an inning in which Ferrell played right field for the Padres, against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Actor Will Ferrell exits the dugout wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform as he comes in to pitch in a spring training baseball game between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres on Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Actor Will Ferrell pitches for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Actor Will Ferrell jogs from the pitcher's mound after being removed from the game by Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, right, during a spring training baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Dodgers Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Actor Will Ferrell, playing right field for the San Diego Padres in a spring training baseball game, leaps at the right field fence long ax a home run by Los Angeles Dodgers' Joc Pederson cleared the fence by a wide margin Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Actor Will Ferrell addresses the crowd after playing for both teams in a spring training baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

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