Sam Grayston stepped into the batting cage at Coors Field on Saturday afternoon and took his hacks. The left-hander’s best swing nearly sent a ball over the right-field wall.
Wearing Rockies jersey No. 11, the 17-year-old talked hitting with Ryan McMahon, pow-wowed with manager Bud Black and, best of all, hung out with his pal and fielding partner, Nolan Arenado.
For one glorious day, Grayston became an honorary Rockie. Sometimes, wishes are granted and dreams really do come true.
“It’s absolutely magical,” said Grayston’s mom, Laurie. “He’s just been over the moon.