“They’re not that easy to hit,” John said.

Last week, before Jack McDonald died, he told his son, Toronto Blue Jays utility infielder John McDonald (14 home runs in a 12 year professional career), to hit a home run for him when he went back to the team. “They’re not that easy to hit,” John said.

John rejoined his team and got his first at-bat in the ninth inning this past Sunday. Father’s Day.