SAN FRANCISCO – Until shortly before Friday’s on-field presentation, Matt Duffy didn’t know that he would be the recipient of the 2015 Willie Mac Award.
But his family had known for more than a week – including his mom and sister, who are vacationing in Europe.
“My sister texted me this morning and said, `I wish we could be there tonight,’” Duffy said. “And I was like, `Uh, OK.’”
It was an emotional scene after the ceremony, which ran a little long, as Tom Duffy hugged his son and wouldn’t let go.