A Charlotte father got a new souvenir for his son at the Durham Bulls game a week earlier: A foul ball. And now, he has the viral clip to prove it.
During the sixth inning of the Bulls’ 8-3 win against the Gwinnett Stripers on Aug. 2, the Bulls hit a foul ball into right field, which was caught by the man, Wesley Whalen, while he was pushing his son in a stroller.
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The Bulls posted the clip of the catch on Monday.
Light work for this dad at the DBAP
— Durham Bulls (@DurhamBulls) August 10, 2026
Catch made ✅
Baby safe ✅ pic.twitter.com/cVWhyxRU4w
Whalen said he was at the game because his family was at the game with friends who lived in Durham.
“I’m a lifelong Braves/Stripers fan, but the Durham Bulls staff have been so awesome that they have made a fan out of me,” Whalen said.
Whalen said his sons will probably never hear the end of it either.
“I’m available if any low-A affiliates want to reach out for a contract,” Whalen joked.