Getting booed at Home Run Derby was an 'honor' for this teenager
Inquirer.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Reed Weiner, a 17-year-old from Lower Merion, became an internet sensation after missing a pop-up catch while shagging baseballs during the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park, drawing boos from the Philadelphia crowd.
- Despite the boos, Weiner embraced the reaction, viewing it as an honor and expressing his enjoyment of the electric atmosphere and fan engagement throughout the event.
- Weiner, who has limited baseball experience, attributed the missed catch to a misjudgment of the ball’s trajectory and lighting conditions, noting it was the only catch he missed all night.
- The viral moment led to widespread attention from friends, family, and social media, with mixed reactions from his parents—his dad excited about the fame and his mom, a Mets fan, disliking the Philly fans’ boos.
- Throughout the event, Weiner and his friend actively participated in booing non-Phillies players, reflecting their long-standing enthusiasm for sports rivalries and fan traditions.
