Outfielder Jesse Winker has made several new friends since joining the Seattle Mariners in March 2022.
The former Cincinnati Reds even got paid for the remote deal on Sunday.
The funny anecdote took place during the third game of the series between the Mariners and the Angels. Yes, the one where the benches emptied and the sunflower seeds flew.
BENCHES CLEARED IN MARINERS VS. ANGEL π± @BRWalkoff
(via @BallySportWest) pic.twitter.com/6JK09rhHsL
β Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 26, 2022
Seeing these images, a fan named Sofie had the idea of call a pizza and have it delivered to Angel Stadium, c/o Winker.
Fighting whets the appetite.
The intention was good, but the initiative was unlikely to work. Everything would depend on the cooperation of the stadium staff, but also on the motivation of the delivery man.
Winker feasted
Throughout the process, Sofie documented the steps live on her Twitter account @sofieballgame. Finally, against all odds, the order ended up in the hands of its recipient. Jesse Winker even took the trouble to thank the Good Samaritan for the attention.
We must also highlight the efforts of Simranjeet, the delivery man, without whom the pizz would never have arrived safely.
I just ordered a pizza for Jesse Winker from @MountainMikes Pizza in Anaheim. You deserve it big guy @Mariners pic.twitter.com/AymUQvQ3r9
β Sofie π³οΈβπ (@sofieballgame) June 26, 2022
C’mon Simranjeet if this works I double your tip king pic.twitter.com/uJONrRG4R9
β Sofie π³οΈβπ (@sofieballgame) June 26, 2022
REAL KING SHIT Simranjeet I love you pic.twitter.com/f7hoHWmS8E
β Sofie π³οΈβπ (@sofieballgame) June 26, 2022
*heavy breathing intensifies* pic.twitter.com/T6RJ6ELOIx
β Sofie π³οΈβπ (@sofieballgame) June 26, 2022
HEβS THERE @Mariners #WHEREIROOT pic.twitter.com/VsQa0gs5RC
β Sofie π³οΈβπ (@sofieballgame) June 26, 2022
If any @Mariners awesome social media people are following this, he is at Gate 6! pic.twitter.com/65fqnpwxNQ
β Sofie π³οΈβπ (@sofieballgame) June 26, 2022
IT IS DELIVERED! Tip info coming if he can reply, I’m hesitant to give my own Venmo/Cash App because I’m certain DoorDash has a maximum tip size. pic.twitter.com/qCuQTgV7Ye
β Sofie π³οΈβπ (@sofieballgame) June 26, 2022
HE GOT THE PIZZA MY FRIENDS MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! pic.twitter.com/7mmV603Uyk
β Sofie π³οΈβπ (@sofieballgame) June 26, 2022
We must salute in passing the other gesture of Sofie; she had the presence of mind to ask supporters to send generous tips to Simranjeet. The latter, who would have received hundreds of dollars via the shared application, greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much everyone! β€οΈ @Mariners @sofieballgame https://t.co/pYF3gpZ5co
β Gurmeetkaur14 (@Gurmeetkaur1414) June 26, 2022
I just wanted to thank a Millions to you @sofieballgame and to all the @Mariners fans who gave support to me and my family π I Can not explain my feelings in words. And Lastly, Big salute to your act of kindness @sofieballgame. https://t.co/ALL1S0kA6k
βSimranjeet Singh (@JeetBhamra4) June 27, 2022
We now know that it is possible to have a meal delivered to a high-level athlete, even when he is playing a match abroad, and moreover in a hostile territory.
I wonder if Caufield eats spicy.
(via @sofieballgame/Twitter)