NEW YORK -- For 6-year-old Gabriel, the chance to spend an afternoon in the Citi Field outfield was a dream come true. Not only that, but to hang out with Mets reliever Neil Ramirez and infielder T.J. Rivera was a real treat for him and about 60 members of Elmjack Little League, which operates just 10 minutes west of Citi Field on the other side of LaGuardia Airport in Queens.
The afternoon was the Mets' marquee event during Play Ball Weekend. Play Ball is an initiative that encourages widespread participation in both formal and casual baseball and softball activities.