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Emily Monforto, the 3-year-old who tossed back her dad's foul-ball catch at the Phillies game on Tuesday, got a chance to tell her side of the story. While her take on what happened is a bit different than what the video showed -- she claims the ball dropped, we saw a deliberate throw -- she's still as cute as could be.
Apparently, the front-office staff of the Philadelphia Phillies agreed. They gave her a new ball, which she's not letting go of anytime soon, said Vince Lattanzio, editor at NBCPhiladelphia.com, whose station nabbed this exclusive interview with the little lass. Emily's dad, Steve Monforto had never caught a foul ball before, Vince told us. What Steve did capture however, are the hearts of parents nationwide, when he hugged his baby girl after her spontaneous throw.
We hear that this was Emily's sixth Phillies game, but we suspect that this little incident will make long-term fans out of the now famous Laurel Springs, NJ family.
Emily demonstrated that same overhand throwing motion that she displayed at Tuesday's Phillies game. Could an MLB contact be far behind?
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 13)
9-16-2009 @ 11:26PM
Kel said...What an adorable little girl. Not hard to see that she is a very happy child and her parents spend a lot of time with her. That's so heartworming to see these days. Hats off to her dad (and mom or whomever else)!!!
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9-17-2009 @ 8:17AM
Di said...Yeah......heartworming. LOL
9-17-2009 @ 10:33AM
Marjorie said...Hats off to the front-office staff of the Philadelphia Phillies for giving Daddy and Daughter a new ball!!
9-17-2009 @ 12:15PM
Minnie Ha Ha said...Everyday there can be a "price tag" on any "foul-ball". You can never put a price tag on this!!!!! - Men stand up take a good look, this is a "Daddy" a "Daughter" a "Family" let this be your "roll model" you'll never be able to put a "price tage" on this.
9-17-2009 @ 11:05AM
Billy Johnson said...I say Emily throws out the first pitch at the first Philly playoff game
She is a sweetie and her Father is quite the father. Lots of loven coming Emily's way
9-17-2009 @ 11:34AM
JOY said...HOW CUTE WAS THIS? WHAT HAPPENED TO THE THROWN BALL. WHY CAN'T THEY GET THIS ONE BACK?
9-17-2009 @ 12:23PM
Mike said...Hey Di,
Don't you mean heartw-a-rming. Heartworms afflict cute little dogs, not precious little girls like Emily. lol Kudos to her loving daddy!
9-17-2009 @ 3:00PM
pickledrop said...She swings that bat just like that bum Mike Schmidt used to. Made contact about as often as well.
9-17-2009 @ 1:24PM
Arlene said...I have to agree. This was what we used to call a "Kodak Moment." I loved the smile on his face and how gentle he was with his little girl. He definately puts her feelings first above anythng. She will grow up with a great self worth for herself.
9-17-2009 @ 1:49PM
MissingNJersey said...This is in response to Minni Ha Ha...
don't you mean ROLE model...not ROLL model...unless they are bakers(lol)...and " price tag" instead of "price tage"
9-17-2009 @ 2:01PM
mnm1990 said...Ahhhh...Too cute. definitely "DADDYS'S GIRL"
9-17-2009 @ 12:34AM
Ang said...Ok not trying to be negative. His ten minutes are up. It was a cute moment. However this guy will probably get rich for this. For doing nothing....Just been a realist...
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9-17-2009 @ 6:54AM
JOANNA said...ANG......
Can you spell jealous????
9-17-2009 @ 7:15AM
Liz said...Ang, seems to me like you're being a jerk.
9-17-2009 @ 7:35AM
John said...Give me a break! I suppose he planned this with Werth. It was a great catch and a better throw and hug.
9-17-2009 @ 7:30AM
Licia Macalus-Rabitoy said...Oh Shut up. He is a sweet Dad and it is nice to see a sweet Dad and a nice story. If he gets famous over this and it bothers you so much ignore it. Let those of us who enjoy it see it.
9-17-2009 @ 7:31AM
Ronniestew said...Stop drinking Haterade . . .
9-17-2009 @ 8:00AM
Henry AYer said...Sad life you must lead! This is America you numb skull! Dont like capitalsim and democracy leave!
9-17-2009 @ 7:58AM
Mary said..."For doing nothing"? There are a boat load of fathers that would have at least chewed out there child for having thrown away "his" once-in-a-lifetime prize! This father not only found great joy in taking his daughter to the ball game (rather than going with "the guys" and getting half-tanked up on the local brew) he immediately scooped her in his arms and gave her a hug and kiss when she threw away that souvenir! What a father! I hope that all those "I'm de man!" fathers take a good look and learn a lesson on parenting from this marvelous father! God bless him and his family!
9-17-2009 @ 8:05AM
TJM said...I think that the big picture here is that the whole country is oooooooo-aaaaaaaaaaaaa over a dad being nice to his little girl.
We just do not see it that much any more. 1 out 5 kids dont even know thier dads. This country needs to get on its knees and talk with God and stop worrying about how much money to give some guy that huged his little girl. I hug my little girl every day for free. WAKE UP AMERICA