Royals fans share their favorite Eric Hosmer memories
Five years ago today, Eric Hosmer made his debut with the Royals. I asked fans what their favorite memory of Hosmer has been in that time (other than his World Series dash).
There were a lot of great responses, so I collected them here.
@pgrathoff saw Homer's first AB at kaufmann. It was a futures game and it was the loudest pop out I've ever heard. Also made a grt Def play
— WADE F. DAVIS (@BringMeMyBacon) May 6, 2016
Saw his very first At Bat at AA Northwest Arkansas. Triple to straight away center. Can still see it in my head. https://t.co/Idr100ufsw
— Clubhouse Convo (@royalsclubhouse) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff He got his first stolen base before he got his first hit.
— Nicholas (@IndyInKC) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff Easy, Game 2 Homerun vs Angels in the ALDS. pic.twitter.com/9XjgwE1FMq
— DRMiller (@DRscrilla8) May 6, 2016
@DRscrilla8 @pgrathoff That 2 run blast made me believe the Royals could actually do something in the playoffs that year
— Mid-MO Royals Fan (@MidMORoyalsFan) May 6, 2016
@MidMORoyalsFan @pgrathoff same. I've never yelled so loud for a Homerun in my life. Damn near pulled my hammy jumping off the couch.
— DRMiller (@DRscrilla8) May 6, 2016
2014 ALDS extra innings home run https://t.co/NtoJS3I5CW
— Price Carter (@DemRoys) May 6, 2016
The LA homer to clinch game 2 of the ALDS was pretty legendary. That was his moment. https://t.co/53Vo1tNwxf
— Ryan Landreth (@ryan_landreth) May 6, 2016
Go ahead home run in game 2 vs Angels https://t.co/xQR4QyU51N
— Drew Fauth (@Rock_Chalker) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff ALDS Game 2 home run.
— Harrington from 610 (@cdotharrison) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff pic.twitter.com/Saw1r0sSQy
— Shawn Stewart (@shawnstewartKC) May 6, 2016
Watching him in NWA w the @nwanaturals https://t.co/CwGjKhUkry
— Chris (@AR_aces23) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff triple in the 12th inning of the Wild Card game
— Dave (@KCDave116) May 6, 2016
triple in the WC game. https://t.co/EV6Lt6tlnG
— kayla! ✭ (@kaylasea_) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff triple '14 Wild Card game
— Nick Pannone (@PannoneNick) May 6, 2016
@kcroyalsfan22 @DRscrilla8 @pgrathoff his clutch triple in the 12th of the WC game vs A's.
— T-Rob (@bert_me) May 6, 2016
I bet a bunch will be playoff-related. Who would have thought that (honestly) five years ago??? #Royals https://t.co/ljoT99kp11
— sparksjay (@sparksjay) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff @KCStar I was at the K for his first hit, line drive through the left side. First of many!
— Tom Kohl (@tomkohl) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff his hug to gordon after the homer in the 9th of gm 1 world series. #teamplayer
— mattmatt (@mjhilboldt) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff My first Royals game Eric Hosmer with the walk off against Tampa Bay back in 2011.
— jshay88 (@Jshay88) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff first HR in Yankee stadium
— Justin Bro (@justinmarkbro) May 6, 2016
@cdotharrison @pgrathoff 1st HR at Yankee Stadium & his mom's reaction.
— LaCamp (@LC_KC) May 6, 2016
@DRscrilla8 @pgrathoff I know it's just a sac fly but the poetic justice of Hos ending game 1 of the WS-outstanding pic.twitter.com/UGVB74Swsv
— Pine Tar Guy (@Royalfan83) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff just the routine picks he digs out every night
— Cody A (@AtwaterBurn) May 6, 2016
This one mammoth home run in Detroit. 2nd game of a double header. Was fun to watch. https://t.co/cHQe6JcBZT
— Ben Gartland (@BenG_Sports) May 6, 2016
I originally asked the question on Thursday night and opened it up for more responses on Friday afternoon. Here are those (and they include the Mad Dash):
@pgrathoff Sac fly in WS Gm 1, when he turned to the dugout then plate to celebrate rather than watch the play...
— Bill Lamberty (@blamberty) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff mad dash, of course. the sac fly bat flip is close second... Total team player.
— Michael Tate (@mapnmuzikman) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff double in the 9th in wildcard game. Single against Houston in elimination game in 8th.walkoff sacrifice bat flip in WS
— Andrew Ryan (@andrewseanryan) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff him and Salvy begging Butera to do the hair flip together. Made me laugh!
— Valerie (@twinswval) May 6, 2016
@pgrathoff Just to see the joy on his face ! pic.twitter.com/2Hzg4douy6
— Judge Smails (@spbuck61) May 6, 2016
Pete Grathoff: 816-234-4330, @pgrathoff
This story was originally published May 6, 2016 at 3:32 PM.