Sport Local January 25, 2025

11-Year-Old Rejects 30-Year Offer from Pirates

An 11-year-old American boy turned down an enticing 30-year contract offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates, demonstrating maturity beyond his years and passion for the game.


11-Year-Old Rejects 30-Year Offer from Pirates

An 11-year-old American boy declined a standard thirty-year contract offer from the "Pittsburgh Pirates" team after the following incident:

While playing with another boy, his dog Rocky started to chase a goose. Concerned that his pet might get hurt, the boy jumped in to save the dog and accidentally punched an opponent's cheek. "I just hit him as hard as I could," the boy said.

After the incident, the boy was invited to the game "Pittsburgh Pirates," where he was presented with a thirty-year contract from the team. However, the boy declined the offer, explaining that he loves his dog and does not want to leave her in bed.