Ty Wiggington Delivers In The Clutch

Via The Feed comes this nice little story about Devil Rays infielder Ty Wigginton, who overcame the odds, kept his head in the game, gave 110% and delivered - literally - in the clutch.

From the St. Pete Times:

When his wife, Angela, went into intense labor two weeks early, Wigginton ended up delivering their son in the bedroom closet of their new North Carolina home. ...

The baby was healthy. The delivery, given the circumstances, was smooth. But it was not without drama. And some chaos.

Angela lying on the floor of the walk-in closet. Their 3-year-old son, Chase, sick and scared, locked in the adjacent bedroom, screaming "Is Mommy o-tay?" Ty getting step-by-step instructions from a 911 operator, then giving Angela the phone so he could have both hands free to tie the umbilical cord with a lace he took out of his shoe.
"I think adrenaline took over. It's kind of all a blur," Ty said. "It was unbelievable."

"Wow, I was just born. This is really cool. I mean, look at this place - it's really bright, colorful even. This is sort of crazy and mindblowing. Alive. I am officially alive. Wild, huh? Wait a second ... who is this big dude holding me? Judging by his hat and the baseball memorabilia all over the house, I have deducted - despite the fact that I am a newborn infant and would have no concept of baseball or sport in general - that he is a professional baseball player. And he's here, in sort of a compromising position with Mom, so he must be my dad. Hey, my dad's a pro ballplayer! Awesome!

"Wait a second ... what's that ... the, the Devil Rays? NOOOOOOOO!!! WAHHHHHH!!!!!!"

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

2-23-2007 @ 10:53PM

Chris said...

well...looks like The Devil Rays can add another catcher to the roster. W.T.G. Ty congrats.

3-01-2007 @ 2:39PM

MC said...

Well with all the other sports news (and news in general) it's really nice to hear about something wonderful like this. Plus Ty has one tremendous story to tell both his newborn and his 3 year-old Chase. I wonder what he will name the baby? God bless Wiggington and his growing family.

3-05-2007 @ 10:31AM

Lori said...

Ty, I think you did a great job, your lillte girl and boy will be so proud of their daddy, not just on the playing feild, but proud of you for delivering your lillte girl, should have some great memmory of this to tell them both when they are older. again congrat's we love you Ty. Lori

3-05-2007 @ 7:50PM

Carol J said...

Ty, what a awesome thing to have happen to you. Delivering your own little miracle. The angels were there watching over you both. May you & your wonderful little family always be blessed, & I pray that you & your wife will, always be there for one another. No matter how tough things get always remember this day. When she gave you the gift of life of your son, you gave her YOU being there for her. MAY YOU BE BLESSED ALWAYS