David Ortiz, the former MLB legend, had an unexpected strikeout during a recent gender reveal party with his girlfriend, María Yeribell Martínez. The couple organized a baseball-themed gender reveal, but things didn’t go as planned.
Key Takeaway
Former MLB star David Ortiz missed the pitch during a baseball-themed gender reveal party with his girlfriend María Yeribell Martínez, leading to a surprising but lighthearted moment.
The Gender Reveal Plan
At the party, María was supposed to throw a pitch to Ortiz, who would then hit the ball, revealing either pink or blue smoke to announce the gender of their unborn baby.
The Whiff
Despite Ortiz’s impressive career as a 10-time All-Star with 541 career home runs, he missed María’s pitch. The video from the event captured the moment as Ortiz failed to make contact with the ball.
The Celebration
Despite the unexpected turn of events, the couple and their guests celebrated with blue confetti, indicating that they are expecting a baby boy. Ortiz showed his excitement by joyfully raising his arms and jumping in celebration.
Social Media Reaction
The video of the missed pitch quickly spread on social media, with many users humorously suggesting that María had done her research on Ortiz’s baseball skills before throwing the pitch.
Congratulations to David Ortiz and María Yeribell Martínez on their upcoming addition to the family!