The throw offers a one-of-a-kind prize. Dozens of foul balls reach the seats every game, but there's only one Martinez upper deck ball. Klee nearly caught it Saturday against the Phillies, but he dropped the throw, and another fan snatched it away.
Klee wanted another shot, so he purchased tickets to Wednesday's game. As Martinez finished playing catch, he stood on the first base line with throwing partner Yairo Muñoz. The pair gazed into the upper deck, and Muñoz pointed at Klee, who lives in Granite City. Martinez swung his throwing arm like a pendulum, brought his momentum forward and fired.