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Carson Franklin Kelly (born July 14, 1994) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers, and Texas Rangers.

Key Information

Born in Chicago, Kelly was raised in Beaverton, Oregon. After a standout amateur career at Westview High School, he was selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the 2012 MLB draft. By his second professional season, he had switched from playing third base to catching. In the coming years, Baseball America rated him among the Cardinals' top prospects, twice naming him St. Louis's best defensive catcher. Kelly made his MLB debut in 2016 and saw limited playing time before being traded to the Diamondbacks after the 2018 season. He became Arizona's starting catcher in 2019, tying Miguel Montero's Diamondbacks record for the most home runs hit by a catcher in a season with 18.

Early life and career

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Carson Franklin Kelly was born on July 14, 1994, in Chicago, Illinois.[1] His parents, Mike and Traci, are Chicago natives.[2] Mike worked as a Global Brand Marketing Director for Nike.[3] Kelly grew up a fan of the Chicago Cubs. His favorite player, however, was Derek Jeter, who "always seemed to find a way to win".[4] For most of his childhood, Kelly lived in Beaverton, Oregon, a suburb of Portland, although he and his family also briefly lived in Toronto around when Kelly was 12.[5]

At the age of four, Kelly started playing baseball. He also played hockey while he lived in Toronto.[5] Kelly attended Stoller Middle School and Westview High School in Beaverton, Oregon.[6] He was a star player for Westview's baseball team, where he played the infield and also pitched.[5][6] In 2011, his junior year, he appeared in the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game, a national high school all-star game.[6] He was named the Gatorade Oregon Player of the Year in 2011 and 2012.[7] He also won gold medals in the 2011 World Youth Baseball Championship and an under-18 international tournament.[8]

Professional career

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St. Louis Cardinals

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Kelly batting with St. Louis, 2018

Minor leagues

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The St. Louis Cardinals selected Kelly as a third baseman in the second round, 86th overall, of the 2012 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft.[9] Though Kelly had committed to the University of Oregon to play college baseball for the Oregon Ducks, he signed with the Cardinals instead, receiving a $1.6 million signing bonus.[5][10] He began his professional career that year with the Johnson City Cardinals of the Rookie-level Appalachian League, batting .225 with nine home runs and 25 runs batted in (RBIs) in 56 games.[8][11] In 2013, he was promoted to the Peoria Chiefs of the Single–A Midwest League. He struggled with Peoria, and was demoted to the State College Spikes of the Low–A New York–Penn League.[12] In 113 games between the two clubs he batted .257 with 6 home runs and 45 RBIs.[13]

In 2013, Kelly and Gary LaRocque, the Cardinals' director of player development, discussed his switching positions to catcher. Kelly believed the switch would make him more valuable in the Cardinals' system and began to transition during the 2013–14 offseason.[14] Entering the 2014 season, Baseball America ranked him the 11th-best prospect for the Cardinals, and Baseball Prospectus ranked him St. Louis's sixth best.[5] He played for Peoria in 2014,[15] and batted .248 with six home runs and 49 RBIs in 98 games. He spent the 2015 season with the Palm Beach Cardinals of the High–A Florida State League[16] and compiled a .219 batting average with eight home runs and 51 RBIs in 108 games. He won the 2015 minor leagues Rawlings Gold Glove Award for catchers.[17]

Kelly was ranked the fourth-best prospect in the Cardinals system in 2016 by Baseball America.[18] He began the 2016 season with the Springfield Cardinals of the Double–A Texas League. He was selected to the 2016 Texas League All-Star Game[19] and to the 2016 All-Star Futures Game.[20] After batting .287 with 6 home runs and 18 RBI in 64 games for Springfield, Kelly was promoted to the Memphis Redbirds of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League on July 11, 2016.[16]

Kelly catching for the Cardinals in 2018

Major leagues

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The Cardinals purchased Kelly's contract on September 4, 2016, promoting him to the major leagues as part of September callups.[21] In 96 games between Springfield and Memphis prior to his call up he compiled a .289 batting average/.343 on-base percentage/.395 slugging percentage with six home runs and 32 RBIs. He made his major league debut on September 5 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his first at bat, he hit a line drive double in the eighth inning. He then scored his first run as the Cardinals won 12–6.[22][23] Kelly appeared in 10 games with St. Louis in 2016, batting .154 with one RBI.[1] After the season, the Cardinals assigned Kelly to the Glendale Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League (AFL). In 21 games for Glendale, he batted .286 with 3 home runs and 18 RBIs.[24] The Cardinals also named Kelly their 2016 Minor League Player of the Year.[25]

Prior to 2017, Baseball America ranked Kelly the Cardinals' third-best prospect and best defensive catcher.[18] He returned to Memphis to begin 2017.[13] On April 11, he hit multiple home runs against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.[18] He was named the Cardinals Minor League Player of the Month for May after batting .381 with a .447 on-base percentage.[26] He had a game-ending RBI single against the Round Rock Express on July 14, his 23rd birthday.[18] In 68 games for Memphis, he posted a .283 batting average with ten home runs and 41 RBIs.[13] He was recalled to St. Louis on July 21, replacing Eric Fryer, who was designated for assignment, as the backup to Yadier Molina.[27] In the game that day, he had a two-RBI double as St. Louis beat the Chicago Cubs 11–4.[27][28] He spent the remainder of the season with the Cardinals.[29] In 34 games for St. Louis he batted .174/.240/.217.[1]

MLB.com ranked Kelly as St. Louis's third-best prospect going into the 2018 season, while Baseball America ranked him as St. Louis's best defensive catcher.[18][30] He began the season with Memphis and received his first 2018 promotion to the major leagues on May 6 when Molina was placed on the disabled list. However, Kelly was placed on the disabled list on May 17 with a right hamstring sprain. He was not injured long, returning to the active roster on May 26.[18][31] On June 4, he was optioned to Memphis, as the Cardinals elected to keep Francisco Peña as Molina's backup.[18][32] In 83 games for Memphis, he batted .269 with 7 home runs and 41 RBIs.[13] He was again recalled by St. Louis when rosters expanded on September 1.[33] In 19 games for St. Louis, he batted .114 with no home runs and three RBIs.[1]

Arizona Diamondbacks

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Kelly on base with the Diamondbacks

On December 5, 2018, the Cardinals traded Kelly, Luke Weaver, Andy Young, and a draft pick to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.[34][35]

Prior to the 2019 season, Baseball America ranked Kelly the Diamondbacks' fourth-best prospect and best defensive catcher.[18] The Diamondbacks started the season with three catchers. Manager Torey Lovullo hoped that Kelly, Alex Avila, and John Ryan Murphy would be a "three-headed monster" at the position.[36] His first game with the Diamondbacks started on March 29 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a game that lasted for six hours and five minutes, setting a record for the longest ever played at Dodger Stadium. Kelly had a pinch-hit RBI in the top of the 13th, helping Arizona win 5–4.[37] Against the Boston Red Sox on April 6, he had three RBIs, including a go-ahead RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Arizona a 5–4 victory.[38] On May 4, he hit his first career home run, the second of back-to-back homers against Kyle Freeland as Arizona beat the Colorado Rockies 9–2.[39] The Diamondbacks designated Murphy for assignment on May 25, leaving Kelly and Avila as the team's main catchers.[40] On July 3, Kelly's home run against Kenley Jansen put the Diamondbacks ahead in the ninth, though they eventually lost 5–4 to the Dodgers in 10 innings.[41] His three-run home run against John Means on July 24 helped the Diamondbacks beat the Baltimore Orioles 5–2.[42] He had his first multi-home run game on August 9, tying a game against the Dodgers with a two-run blast in the ninth inning and hitting a solo shot in the 11th to secure a 3–2 victory.[41] In 2019, Kelly batted .245/.348/.478 with 18 home runs and 47 RBIs over 111 games.[18][43] His 18 home runs tied Miguel Montero's Diamondbacks record for the most home runs hit by a catcher in a season.[44]

The 2020 season did not start until July 24 due to the impact of COVID-19.[45][46] On August 9, after starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner struggled and lasted only two innings, Kelly pitched a scoreless inning during a blowout loss to the San Diego Padres.[47][48] Kelly appeared in a majority of games at the catching position in 2020, splitting time with Stephen Vogt but getting most of the September starts.[49][50] In 39 games, Kelly batted .221 with five home runs and 19 RBIs.[1]

Kelly began the 2021 season hitting .338 with 6 home runs before being placed on the injured list (IL) on May 17 with a toe fracture.[51] He was activated on May 25.[52] However, he only batted .171 over his next 22 games.[53] On June 19, Kelly suffered another fracture, this time to his wrist, and was once again placed on the IL.[54] He returned on July 30.[55] Kelly played in 104 games for the Diamondbacks during the 2022 campaign, batting .211/.282/.334 with seven home runs and 35 RBI.[56]

On January 13, 2023, Kelly agreed to a one-year, $4.275 million contract with the Diamondbacks, avoiding salary arbitration.[57] On March 20, Kelly left a spring training game after he was hit in the arm by a pitch from Chicago White Sox reliever Gregory Santos. The next day, he was diagnosed with a fractured right forearm.[58] Kelly was placed on the 60-day injured list on May 20.[59] After an eight–game rehab assignment with the Triple–A Reno Aces, Kelly was activated and assumed the roster spot of José Herrera, who was sent down to Triple–A.[60] In 32 games for the Diamondbacks, he batted .226/.283/.298 with one home run and six RBIs. On August 13, Kelly was designated for assignment following the promotion of Bryce Jarvis.[61] He was released by the Diamondbacks on August 15.[62]

Detroit Tigers

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On August 19, 2023, Kelly signed a major league contract with the Detroit Tigers that included a club option for the 2024 season.[63] The option, worth $3.5 million, was picked up on November 6. despite Kelly hitting .173 in 18 games for Detroit.[64]

Kelly appeared in 60 contests for the Tigers in 2024, hitting .240/.325/.391 with seven home runs and 29 RBI.[65]

Texas Rangers

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On July 28, 2024, the Tigers traded Kelly to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Tyler Owens and Liam Hicks.[66][67] In 31 games for Texas, Kelly batted .235/.291/.343 with two home runs and eight RBI.

Chicago Cubs

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On December 13, 2024, Kelly signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. The deal included a mutual option for 2027 worth $7.5 million and a $1.5 million buyout should the option be declined.[68] On March 31, 2025, Kelly hit for the cycle in just his third game with the team, in an 18–3 victory against the Athletics, becoming the first Cub to achieve the feat since Mark Grace in 1993, and the first player in MLB history to hit for the cycle in the month of March.[69][70]

Personal life

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Kelly and his wife, Eloise, married in 2020.[71] A golfer, Kelly participated in the 2020 Waste Management Pro Am.[72] His younger brother, Parker, played college baseball for the University of Oregon[5] and was drafted by the Cardinals in the 20th round of the 2018 MLB draft.[73] Parker played for two seasons in the minor leagues for the Cardinals before moving on to independent league baseball.[74]

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Carson Franklin Kelly (born July 14, 1994) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Cubs of (MLB). Born in , , Kelly grew up in the Portland area of and attended Westview High School, where he was recognized as a top prospect with strong defensive skills behind the plate and a powerful bat from the right side. In 2012, following his senior year, the St. Louis Cardinals selected him in the second round (86th overall) of the MLB Draft, signing him to a $1.6 million bonus as one of the top high school catchers available. Kelly progressed through the Cardinals' minor league system, earning praise for his handling of pitchers and arm strength, and made his MLB debut with St. Louis on September 5, 2016, at age 22. Kelly's career took a significant turn on December 5, 2018, when he was traded to the Diamondbacks as part of the package that sent All-Star first baseman to the Cardinals, alongside pitcher Luke Weaver, infielder , and a competitive balance round pick. With , he established himself as a starting , playing 384 games over five seasons (2019–2023) and posting career-best marks in 2019 with a .245 , 18 home runs, and 47 RBIs. After batting .194 in 2023 amid reduced playing time, the Diamondbacks designated him for assignment and released him on August 15; he then signed with the Detroit Tigers four days later, appearing in 18 games to close out the season. In 2024, Kelly split time between the Tigers (60 games) and the Texas Rangers (31 games after a July 28 trade for two prospects), hitting .238 with nine home runs across 91 total appearances. On December 13, 2024, he signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Cubs, returning to his hometown team as a veteran backup and occasional starter. In the 2025 season, Kelly has appeared in 111 games for , batting .249 with 17 home runs and 50 RBIs while maintaining a .761 , contributing to the Cubs' playoff push. A highlight came on March 31, 2025, when he hit for the cycle—the first single-game cycle of his career and the first by a Cubs player since Mark Grace in 1993—during an 18–3 rout of the . Over his MLB career spanning 10 seasons and five teams, Kelly has compiled a .229 , 71 home runs, and 257 RBIs in 667 games, known for his reliable defense and plate discipline.

Early life and high school career

Early life

Carson Kelly was born on July 14, 1994, in , . Shortly after his birth, Kelly's family relocated to the Portland area in , where he spent the majority of his childhood and early years. His parents, both natives of , instilled in him a strong connection to the city and its sports culture from an early age. Kelly's father worked in global brand marketing for Nike, a position that brought the family to but did not sever their ties to their Midwestern roots. Growing up in a supportive family environment, Kelly developed an early passion for , influenced heavily by his parents' fandom for the Chicago Cubs. The family often returned to during summers, allowing young Kelly to attend Cubs games and deepen his affinity for the team. This blend of Midwestern heritage and West Coast upbringing shaped his formative years, fostering a sense of dual identity that would later resonate in his professional life.

High school career

Carson Kelly attended Westview High School in , where he emerged as a standout two-way player, contributing significantly as both a and . During his junior year in 2011, Kelly batted .473 with 14 home runs, 51 RBIs, and a .973 , while excelling on the mound with a 9-1 record, 1.64 ERA, and 71 strikeouts over 64 innings. His performance helped lead the Westview Wildcats to a 27-5 record and their first-ever Class 6A state championship, defeating Central Catholic 9-6 in the title game. For these accomplishments, he was named the Baseball Player of the Year and 6A Player of the Year. In his senior season of 2012, Kelly maintained his elite production, hitting .398 with five home runs and 26 RBIs at the plate, and posting a 6-3 record with a 1.09 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 58 , guiding the Wildcats (18-9) to the Class 6A state tournament. He earned the Gatorade Oregon Baseball Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year. Kelly had verbally committed to play for the , but his high school success drew professional interest during the recruitment process. Kelly was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the second round (86th overall pick) of the , the highest-drafted Oregon high school player in 15 years. He signed a professional contract with the team for a $1.6 million , forgoing his college commitment.

Professional career

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals selected Kelly in the second round, 86th overall, of the 2012 MLB Draft out of Westview High School in , and he signed with the team for a $1.6 million bonus, forgoing a commitment to the . Initially assigned to the rookie-level Johnson City Cardinals of the , Kelly appeared in 56 games that season, batting .225 with nine home runs and 25 RBI while splitting time between third base and catcher. Kelly's minor league progression began in 2013 with the Single-A of the , where he hit .219 in 43 games before a promotion to the Short-Season A of the New York-Penn League, posting a .277 average with four home runs and 32 RBI over 70 games. In 2014, he returned to Peoria for a full season, batting .248 with six home runs and 49 RBI in 98 games, during which the Cardinals transitioned him fully to , a position he had begun learning part-time the prior year. His defensive skills quickly emerged as a strength, with a .993 fielding percentage and 28% caught stealing rate that year. Promoted to of the in 2015, Kelly played 108 games, hitting .219 with eight home runs and 51 RBI, while maintaining elite defense, including a 30% caught stealing percentage. In 2016, Kelly advanced to Double-A Springfield Cardinals of the Texas League, where he excelled offensively with a .287 average, six home runs, and 18 RBI in 64 games, earning a midseason promotion to Triple-A Memphis Redbirds of the Pacific Coast League, batting .292 in 32 games. His defensive prowess was evident throughout, throwing out 33% of baserunners between levels and posting a .996 fielding percentage in Memphis. Kelly repeated at Memphis in 2017, hitting .283 with 10 home runs and 41 RBI in 68 games, and continued there in 2018 with a .269 average, seven home runs, and 41 RBI over 83 games, again demonstrating strong catching metrics like a 33% caught stealing rate. For his 2016 performance, he was named the Cardinals' Minor League Player of the Year. Kelly made his major league debut with the Cardinals on September 5, 2016, against the , going 1-for-1 as a defensive replacement. He appeared in 10 games that September, batting .154 with one RBI. His playing time remained limited over the next two seasons as a backup behind : in 2017, he played 34 games with a .174 average and six RBI; in 2018, he appeared in 19 games, hitting .114 with three RBI. On December 5, 2018, the Cardinals traded Kelly, along with pitcher Luke Weaver, infielder Andy Young, and the 38th overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Carson Kelly was acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on December 5, 2018, that sent first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to St. Louis in exchange for Kelly, pitcher Luke Weaver, infielder Andy Young, and a compensatory draft pick. Kelly joined the Diamondbacks as a backup behind in 2019 but quickly transitioned to the starting role after Avila's injury, appearing in 111 games overall. That season marked his breakout offensively, as he hit .245 with 18 home runs—tying Miguel Montero's franchise record for most home runs by a Diamondbacks —along with 47 RBIs and a .826 . Defensively, Kelly earned praise for his work behind the plate, throwing out 15 of 47 attempted base stealers (31.9% rate) and being rated the best defensive in the organization by Baseball America. The 2020 season, shortened to 60 games due to the , saw Kelly hit .221 with 5 home runs and 19 RBIs in 39 games, though he maintained solid defensive contributions. In , injuries limited his production; he suffered a fractured right wrist on June 19 after being hit by a pitch, missing over a month, but still played 98 games with a .240 average, 13 home runs, and 46 RBIs while continuing to rank highly in percentage. Kelly's 2022 campaign was hampered by multiple injuries, including a fractured right big toe and another wrist issue, resulting in a .211 average, 7 home runs, and 35 RBIs over 104 games; despite the offensive dip, his defensive reputation endured, with evaluators noting his strong arm and game management skills. Throughout his Diamondbacks tenure, Kelly was valued for his glove work, often leading National League catchers in metrics like pop time and framing runs in select seasons. On August 13, 2023, the Diamondbacks designated Kelly for assignment to make room for pitcher Bryce on the roster; he was outrighted to Triple-A but elected free agency and was released by the organization on August 15 after clearing waivers. In 32 games with that year, Kelly hit .226 with 1 home run and 6 RBIs.

Detroit Tigers

After being released by the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 16, 2023, Kelly signed as a with the Detroit Tigers on August 19, 2023. Kelly served as a for the Tigers late in the 2023 season, appearing in 18 games with a (9-for-52), including 2 doubles and 1 . In 2024, Kelly began the season as a depth option behind the plate for , playing in 60 games and batting .240 (43-for-179) with 4 doubles and 7 home runs. On July 28, 2024, the Tigers traded Kelly to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Liam Hicks and right-handed Tyler Owens.

Texas Rangers

On July 29, 2024, the Texas Rangers acquired catcher Carson Kelly from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league prospects Liam Hicks and Tyler Owens. The move addressed the Rangers' need for experienced depth behind primary catcher Jonah Heim, whose offensive production had declined to a .231 batting average and .620 on-base plus slugging that season, while backup Andrew Knizner hit just .167. Kelly, a nine-year MLB veteran entering the final months of his one-year contract, provided a reliable option for late-season rotation and matchup-based starts. In 31 games with , Kelly appeared in 110 plate appearances, batting .235 with five doubles, two home runs, and eight RBI, helping anchor his overall 2024 slash line at .238/.313/.374 across 91 games between the Tigers and Rangers. Defensively, he started 24 games behind the plate, handling 188 chances with a .995 fielding percentage, including 181 putouts and six assists, while contributing to the team's pitching staff stability during a playoff push. His steady presence allowed the Rangers to manage workload for Heim, who played 131 games that year. Kelly's stint with Texas concluded after the Rangers' season ended without a playoff berth. He entered free agency as an unrestricted following the expiration of his 2024 contract with and subsequently signed a two-year, $11.5 million deal with the Cubs on December 13, 2024.

Chicago Cubs

Following his free agency after a brief stint with the Texas Rangers, Carson Kelly signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Cubs on December 13, 2024, marking a for the native. As the team's primary , Kelly appeared in 111 games during the 2025 season, batting .249 with 17 home runs, 50 RBIs, and a .761 . His steady presence behind the plate contributed to the Cubs' defensive success, including their recognition as the 2025 National League Glove Team of the Year. One of Kelly's standout moments came on March 31, 2025, when he hit for the cycle in the Cubs' 18-3 rout of the at —the Athletics' temporary home. Kelly accomplished the feat in his first career cycle and the first for any Cubs player since in 1993, collecting a single in the second inning, a home run in the fourth, a double in the sixth, and a triple in the eighth during an offensive explosion that featured 21 hits and 18 runs scored. This performance highlighted his versatility at the plate and energized the team early in the season. Defensively, Kelly excelled in 105 games at , posting a .998 and 1.3 defensive wins above replacement, while his overall contributions helped anchor a pitching staff that benefited from the Cubs' league-leading team defense. A notable highlight was his acrobatic catch on September 25, 2025, against the , where he leaped into foul territory and snagged a pop-up from at the netting to end an inning. These efforts solidified Kelly's role as a reliable backstop for the Cubs, who advanced to the before losing to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2.

Personal life

Family

Carson Kelly married Eloise in 2021. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named George, in November 2022. By 2023, their son was a toddler, and the family relocated to following Kelly's signing with the Tigers. In 2024, they welcomed their second child, a son named James. In 2025, Kelly's family joined him at for games, highlighting their support during his tenure with the Chicago Cubs. Kelly's younger brother, Parker Kelly, played as a for the Ducks from 2016 to 2019, where he majored in general with a focus on business, economics, and society.

Ties to Chicago

Carson Kelly was born in , where both of his parents were raised, fostering deep familial roots in the city. His uncle continues to reside there, maintaining ongoing connections to the area. These ties extended to Kelly's early years, as his family from made summer visits to , where they watched Cubs games together. Influenced by his Chicago-raised parents, Kelly developed a lifelong of the Cubs during his childhood, often spending time in the bleachers attempting to catch balls during batting practice. This family-driven passion for the team shaped his early interests, with memories of attending games reinforcing his emotional bond to the franchise and the city. Kelly's signing with the Cubs on December 13, 2024, evoked a profound sense of , stirring strong emotions tied to his heritage. He described the moment as "pretty special," noting the excitement of donning the home jersey for the first time and the nostalgia of his childhood fandom. The deal prompted an outpouring of congratulations to his father and uncle from long-lost acquaintances, underscoring the personal significance of returning to play in his hometown.

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