Will Ferrell is making baseball history in Arizona this afternoon -- he's not only playing every position on the field, but he's doing it while suiting up for 10 teams. Take that, Joel Youngblood, the only Major Leaguer to get hits for two teams in a single day in 1982. Not so special now, huh?With Ferrell in camp as part of a new HBO special from Funny Or Die in partnership with Major League Baseball to support the fight against cancer, you'll want to follow along with the action as it happens.
There are live look-ins from MLB.com and you can follow the hashtag #FerrellTakesTheField on Twitter, but you truly dedicated individuals will want to keep your special internet and television machines tuned to MLB.TV and MLB Network.9:30 ET/6:30 PT: Ferrell started out his expedition with an interview on ESPN's "Mike and Mike." This whole Spring Training extravaganza is about raising money for charity -- close to $1 million, according to the actor -- but Ferrell also revealed a bit of personal motivation to the two hosts: "What if today I play out of my mind, and what if I make the regular roster? … That's kind of what the goal of today is -- I'm hoping to land with a club."Don't bet against him. "A lot of these clubs are really looking for a clubhouse presence -- you know, a 47-year-old journeyman to provide the intangibles," Ferrell told Mike and Mike. This is someone who hit .390 his senior year of high school, after all -- which he describes as "sheer guts and instinct."And as for his proclivity for stripping down to his underwear in films: And share it he can -- it'll probably look even more impressive while wearing all of these jerseys:Ferrell also spoke with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, who provided some words of wisdom and a pep talk ahead of the big day.And Cubs pitcher Jon Lester offered up some advice of his own:11:20 ET/8:20 PT: Ferrell arrived at Hohokam Stadium, Spring Training home of the Athletics, focused and ready to go:And, after a quick physical, suited up:12 ET/9 PT: Before his appearance on the field at Hohokam Stadium, Ferrell took time out for an interview on High Heat with Chris "Mad Dog" Russo. Previewing what he called "an extraordinary day," Ferrell reiterated his confidence that his 10-team performance will earn him a full-time gig: "I'm actually hoping the acting career is over after today. It's pretty much the feeling out here that I'm going to land with one of these clubs."He also shared a few lesser-known baseball factoids. "I know for a fact that Curt Schilling, the infamous bloody sock -- that was from a shaving accident," he told Russo.After the interview with Russo, Ferrell visited with former A's shortstop Bert Campaneris. Campy was the first big leaguer to play all nine positions in one game in 1965, and he made sure to give the actor some tips:2 ET/11 PT: Ferrell is listed fifth in the A's batting order. To prepare, he got some advice from manager Bob Melvin and he took a couple swings during batting practice. Lookin' good, Will:Just to note: Vegas has Ferrell at +300 to get a base hit today.3:05 ET/12:05 PT: Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics got underway at Hohokam Stadium.It was Ferrell's first game of the day, and thus his first chance to take on some of the Vegas prop bets, which pegged him at +500 to commit one error and +1000 to commit at least nine.Regardless of his performance in the field, the fans were excited to hear his name announced with the starting lineup:And he delivered -- despite not being at the center of too much action, he kept the infield organized during his inning of play:But then, Ferrell heard the news that countless players have heard before him -- he was traded:Thankfully, he didn't have to go any further than the opposing dugout:But, there's still more to come -- here's how you can follow the rest of Ferrell's trip through Spring Training:4:10 ET/1:10 PT: Now either turn on MLB.TV or turn the channel over to MLB Network because you'll be putting on the Cubs at the Angels. Though Ferrell's been spotted in a Cubs jersey before, it will be his first time taking the field for them: Ferrell is also an Orange County, Calif., native who attended University High School in Irvine, Calif., and was, umm, an infamous Schmenge ... I guess:
And he grew up idolizing Angels second baseman Bobby Grich. We'll have to see if Mike Scioscia will pencil the comedian in at the keystone in homage: Ferrell will have to hope that there's not any long innings as he's gotta be on the move quickly again. This time he's off to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.5:10 ET/2:10 PT: If you're on MLB Network, you'll want to follow on Gameday as the Reds take on the D-backs. Ferrell can take this one at an almost leisurely pace (kind of) as he's got two hours before he's due at his next game in Camelback Ranch. Of course, the next stadium is 41 miles away, so he can't relax too much. This park is armed with Statcast, so we'll hope that a ball is hit to Ferrell, finally answering the question of whether he has as much range as Yasiel Puig. There will be some high expectations, too. Arizona manager Chip Hale is expecting Ferrell to play MLB-caliber defense:
7:05 ET/4:05 PT: Now switch on over as the Giants face the White Sox. This one features the biggest pitching matchup as World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner takes the hill for the Giants. Can Ferrell hit a home run off the Giants hurler? I mean, anything is possible, right? Giants catcher Buster Posey may also have a few tips for the actor on closing out the evening. After all, Posey pulled off the nine-positions-in-a-game thing while at Florida State. Meanwhile, Adam Eaton isn't quite ready to believe the hype without seeing the performance to back it up on the field:Ferrell will have another two hours for this one before heading back out to Peoria Stadium. 9:15 ET/6:15 PT: And now the night comes to a close with MLB.TV and MLB Network broadcasting Dodgers-Padres, as well. Given the way A.J. Preller signed players during the offseason, it wouldn't be shocking to see Ferrell brought in on a Minor League deal when this one is over. Jedd Gyorko is also wondering what kind of equipment he'll be using: Here's a map of the full round of games Ferrell is taking in. If the fact that just 90 minutes of driving gets you to five games doesn't make you want to head down to Arizona and do the same thing as a spectator, well, our life goals are very different: 
In addition to all the action at the park, you'll be able to bid on game-used items at MLB.com, with proceeds being donated to Stand Up to Cancer and Cancer for College.
And he grew up idolizing Angels second baseman Bobby Grich. We'll have to see if Mike Scioscia will pencil the comedian in at the keystone in homage: Ferrell will have to hope that there's not any long innings as he's gotta be on the move quickly again. This time he's off to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.5:10 ET/2:10 PT: If you're on MLB Network, you'll want to follow on Gameday as the Reds take on the D-backs. Ferrell can take this one at an almost leisurely pace (kind of) as he's got two hours before he's due at his next game in Camelback Ranch. Of course, the next stadium is 41 miles away, so he can't relax too much. This park is armed with Statcast, so we'll hope that a ball is hit to Ferrell, finally answering the question of whether he has as much range as Yasiel Puig. There will be some high expectations, too. Arizona manager Chip Hale is expecting Ferrell to play MLB-caliber defense:
7:05 ET/4:05 PT: Now switch on over as the Giants face the White Sox. This one features the biggest pitching matchup as World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner takes the hill for the Giants. Can Ferrell hit a home run off the Giants hurler? I mean, anything is possible, right? Giants catcher Buster Posey may also have a few tips for the actor on closing out the evening. After all, Posey pulled off the nine-positions-in-a-game thing while at Florida State. Meanwhile, Adam Eaton isn't quite ready to believe the hype without seeing the performance to back it up on the field:Ferrell will have another two hours for this one before heading back out to Peoria Stadium. 9:15 ET/6:15 PT: And now the night comes to a close with MLB.TV and MLB Network broadcasting Dodgers-Padres, as well. Given the way A.J. Preller signed players during the offseason, it wouldn't be shocking to see Ferrell brought in on a Minor League deal when this one is over. Jedd Gyorko is also wondering what kind of equipment he'll be using: Here's a map of the full round of games Ferrell is taking in. If the fact that just 90 minutes of driving gets you to five games doesn't make you want to head down to Arizona and do the same thing as a spectator, well, our life goals are very different:
In addition to all the action at the park, you'll be able to bid on game-used items at MLB.com, with proceeds being donated to Stand Up to Cancer and Cancer for College.
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