The father's name is Steve Monforto and after he snagged the foul ball he handed it to three-year-old Emily. There must have been a sense of devastation upon Monforto's face as Emily tossed the ball back to where it came from. Instead of frustration Monforto hugged his daughter.
That's a true bummer for Monforto. You wait all those years of going to games and when the time finally comes for you to make the big catch in the stands the youngster throws it away. But all is not lost, Steve, for Emily's throw signifies an understanding of baseball at a young age. Perhaps the day will come when Emily will be a softball star and you will be able to purchase as many baseballs as you want without spending all that money going to Phillies games waiting for one.
This is a cute story about a father's love for his daughter. I would definitely be bummed if I was Monforto, but it all worked out in the end as the Phillies general manager went to Monforto and gave him a baseball. Keep showing the love, Steve!
The article on espn.com also made mention that Phillies fans are seen as having a hard exterior, but this moment between father Steve and daughter Emily showed the light-hearted side of the Philadelphia fans.
Way to go, Steve! You and Emily single-handedly destroyed a stereotype in one night!
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