Thank you for sharing this courageous, strong young man's story the lil guy is a fighter and I think I speak for most people when I say I hope and pray that you and your family spend many happy years together with him creating beautiful memories 😊🙏❤
Fell down a rabbit hole of these videos, and I can't get enough. These tough little kids deserve this and much more!!! Love that these organizations do this kind of stuff!!
This hit close to home for me because I have a cousin with a similar heart defect like Eli's I forget the name it's really long but my cousin can't do too much strenuous activity just like Eli 😢 this was a real tearjerker for me and even though I'm a Dodgers fan I have to say the Angels are truly living up to their namesake by doing this for Eli❤ god bless Mike trout and the entire Angels organization for this
I’m from south jersey about an hour away from Millville where Mr. Trout grew up, and he’s one of the people who makes me proud to be from where I’m from
This is such a great series and the stories hit home to me as I had seven brain surgeries by the time I was Eli's age but things like Make A Wish didn't exist yet. So I know what it's like to spend childhood in hospitals and with doctors. I just wish every impacted child, and his or her family, could have an experience like this. Even if just for a day, anything that recognizes the struggles and offers an experience completely at the other end of the spectrum is worth the effort and definitely worth celebrating.
Fun fact: When Eli shook hands with Mike Trout, he fractured 4 bones in Trout's hand, requiring Trout to spend the next 3 years on the IL. Eli has now sworn to never use steroids. Thank you, Mike Trout!!
Thank you everyone ❤ it was a special moment for my son. he is still excited about it all and replaying this video.
Thank you for sharing this courageous, strong young man's story the lil guy is a fighter and I think I speak for most people when I say I hope and pray that you and your family spend many happy years together with him creating beautiful memories 😊🙏❤
Glad to see Eli is feeling better. A well deserved moment for a great kid
What a wonderful boy you have ❤
Such a wonderful family. Sending 🙏 he keeps improving.
I wish your son all best and I pray for him and you whole family
Mike Trout is just a great human being
Man I love this series. Pulls on the heart strings every time
MR TROUT IS NOW MY FAVORITE PLAYER EVER!!!!😊THANK YOU FOR MAKING THAT LIL BOYS DREAM COME TRUE...WE WONT FORGET THIS!!!
I'm 38. That made my day. Trout is amazing. Well done
Trout is a real one 🎯
Just saw this story on ESPN. God Bless Mike Trout, Young Eli and his Family.🙏🏾BLESS UP🙏🏾
Fell down a rabbit hole of these videos, and I can't get enough. These tough little kids deserve this and much more!!! Love that these organizations do this kind of stuff!!
It just got more and more heartwarming that I ultimately cried.
That’s just so wholesome man. Trout a real one. Eli has talent.
God bless ely and his family, and trout great great gift for ely.
Mike Trout is such an amazing human
What a kid
This hit close to home for me because I have a cousin with a similar heart defect like Eli's I forget the name it's really long but my cousin can't do too much strenuous activity just like Eli 😢 this was a real tearjerker for me and even though I'm a Dodgers fan I have to say the Angels are truly living up to their namesake by doing this for Eli❤ god bless Mike trout and the entire Angels organization for this
That's reason why I love team Angels. I hope they makes it do the postseason.
This is heartwarming 😊
MikeTrout is the best what a sweet young man isEli Bless him
Glad to see these again.
mike trout is so wholesome
God bless you Eli. ❤🙏 love your story. Always keep fighting and stay strong
I’m from south jersey about an hour away from Millville where Mr. Trout grew up, and he’s one of the people who makes me proud to be from where I’m from
This 😢 moment
Trout ❤🐐
This is such a great series and the stories hit home to me as I had seven brain surgeries by the time I was Eli's age but things like Make A Wish didn't exist yet. So I know what it's like to spend childhood in hospitals and with doctors. I just wish every impacted child, and his or her family, could have an experience like this. Even if just for a day, anything that recognizes the struggles and offers an experience completely at the other end of the spectrum is worth the effort and definitely worth celebrating.
Astonishingly beautiful
That’s so cute ☺️
This is what sports is all about. What a great story! Eli is such an incredible boy and a fighter! God Bless 🙏🏻
Hands down this is the best part of ESPN!
praying for you Eli your stronger than me bro ❤️✝️🙏
If I was a beloved famous athlete, this would the greatest part about it
God bless ❤him
Now that was real special.
Amazing 😢
That’s very nice ❤
You’re a great kid Eli
God bless Eli and his family may he enjoy perfect health! God bless Ja’Marr Chase! He is a special one. Who Dey 🖤❤️
Good stuff ESPN
I was at this game! What an amazing kid!!
As often as Mike trout breaks down now he'll be on this pretty soon wanting to meet someone
I love how “ballsy” he was in asking them to sign his stuff…no fear at all!
Great show
Awesome
He should have met Ohtani too and got his autograph!! That would have been awesome!!
Eli got that handle bro thar swing
How can you not be a romantic about baseball.
My name is Eli also!
Good to see him feeling better
😢
Where’s Ohtani ?
He hates kids or something idk.
✝️❤️🙏❤️✝️
Wow Ohtani way to make an effort for the kid!
Fun fact: When Eli shook hands with Mike Trout, he fractured 4 bones in Trout's hand, requiring Trout to spend the next 3 years on the IL. Eli has now sworn to never use steroids. Thank you, Mike Trout!!
Cringe
I Wish I Was A Big Leaguer 😂
I never thought I’d say this….. I think I want cancer
I’m kidding
1k like its me
VERY VERY LUCKY KID!! I NEVER GOT THAT LUCKY!! I MET PEOPLE I RAN INTO BEFORE!! BUT NOT THE PEOPLE I WANTED TO IN SPORTS!!! 🙄🤔😂😂
Damnit espn got me crying.
I think we’re going to see Eli in the Major League one day 👍
We love you Eli:❤
Keep the good faith: 😇
God bless you:🙏
This is what makes sports great to me!!!! Make a wish is a great cause!!!! Salute 🫡