So I got to see Matt LaPorta PICS ADDED!!!

[aminors]

but I got a huge surprise. My parents left my hospital room at about 930 yesterday morning and when they came back, guess who was with them....MATT LAPORTA! He brought tons of stuff for me, and my mom packed some of my cards to get signed by him. I thought I was going to the game to maybe get some stuff signed but he showed up at my hospital room yesterday! We chatted it up for about an hour. He's a really nice guy..down to earth but laid back. He's surprisingly humble. I asked him a few questions and he said the toughest pitcher he ever faced was the first day he was called up and it was Justin Verlander. I asked him who his favorite Indian was and he said he enjoyed watching Grady Sizemore play. HE brought lots of stuff for me including a Louisville Slugger bat (like the kind he uses sometimes) that he hadn't used yet. He signed and dated it for me, as well as a Clippers baseball in Sharpie and a ROMLB in blue ball point pen. I gave him a pic of my girlfriend and I and he asked me to sign it for him. He said he'd keep it in his locker. I also gave him a cross necklace that he told me he would wear all the time. I'll have to post pics when I get home, but it was an AWESOME experience. I'm still sitting at the hospital. As soon as they get me a wheelchair I'll be on my way. It's a 3.5 hour drive.















Also, I got a VERY cool gift bag from some of the guys here on the boards that included an Ian Kinsler autographed hat, ROMLB, two cards, some yankees cards, a get well soon card, and an Xfractor or two. I think the package was delivered by IndyMann and I owe each of you who donated for it a HUGE thank you!

Thanks for reading and for the ongoing support guys,
Anthony

 

[jbone17]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

Good stuff man! When I met LaPorta he was a cool dude as well. I got a MLB ball signed on the side panel, but hey it is LaPorta! Here is too a speedy recovery man!

 

[steve-a-reno]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

When your mom told me about this the other day my jaw hit the floor. I'm glad you had a great time meeting him. Congrats!

 

[aminors]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

When your mom told me about this the other day my jaw hit the floor. I'm glad you had a great time meeting him. Congrats!

Thanks man. I had no clue you knew, lol. She just told me we'd probably be going to the game and to try and get a hold of some cards to get signed. Wow, that was not what I expected.

Anthony

 

[IndyManning18]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

That's awesome Anthony! Congrats on the Meet and Greet!

 

[A_Pharis]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

Amazing experience! Congrats Anthony! Your parents sound like top notch.

 

[muskiesfan]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

Great story Anthony. Congrats on meeting Matt LaPorta. Your parents sound awesome.

 

[daveyou]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

Wow awesome to hear your story bud. Get well soon buddy. Dave

 

[pghbuccos]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

that is so cool of LaPorta to come visit you in the hospital and to bring you all those items. he sounds like a great guy and what great parents you must have.

 

[wideright]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

Wow, what a great experience! Sounds like you have a ton of support and encouragement to help keep your spirits up during this time. Very cool of your parents to put that together.

 

[mazarazz]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

That is awesome! Best wishes as you recuperate too

 

[muchuckwagon]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

Best of lucky with your recovery....are you in the Columbus, Ohio area?

 

[cgilmo]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

did you guys take pictures? i'd love to see em

 

[IndyManning18]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

Best of lucky with your recovery....are you in the Columbus, Ohio area?

He's in Indianapolis right now. The Clippers are in town playing the Indians.

 

[muchuckwagon]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

Best of lucky with your recovery....are you in the Columbus, Ohio area?

He's in Indianapolis right now. The Clippers are in town playing the Indians.

I see, if he was in Columbus....I would have dropped off a get well gift.

 

[pujolsjunkie]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

Matt LaPorta doesn't visit hospitals. He builds them with his bare hands.

 

[thefasterblade]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

Did you get any hospital/recovery loving from your girl friend?

 

[Phishmon23]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

Awesome story!!

Get well soon

 

[ffgameman]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

Very cool - maybe he will stay such a humble and kind athlete throughout his career!!

 

[Dazed]

Re: So I had hoped to see Matt LaPorta in action yesterday..

Great story!!

It sounds like you are recovering well.