Amanda McCarthy catches foul ball on pitch thrown by her husband

August 10, 2012

A's right-hander Brandon McCarthy, who was activated from the disabled list in time to make Friday's start, is one of the most avid tweeters among all Major League players.

His wife can make the same claim among baseball wives.

So when a foul ball came Amanda's way early on against the White Sox, it was only natural that she took to Twitter to elaborate upon what has to be one of the rarest feats in the sport. Unfortunately, no statistics exist to back that up.

I umm caught a foul ball.
— Amanda McCarthy (@Mrs_McCarthy32) August 11, 2012

And I was on the jumbotron mouthing go McCarthy.. Who saw it
— Amanda McCarthy (@Mrs_McCarthy32) August 11, 2012

“@chrisspeer2001: @mrs_mccarthy32 did your husband throw the pitch” yes!!I caught a pitch he threw
— Amanda McCarthy (@Mrs_McCarthy32) August 11, 2012

I clearly gave the ball to a kid. Even if Brandon threw it and it was cool... Foul balls are it kids :) that's how awesome memories start!
— Amanda McCarthy (@Mrs_McCarthy32) August 11, 2012

I didn't even stand up to catch it, THAT'S how tall I am- (nor did I spill my beer)
— Amanda McCarthy (@Mrs_McCarthy32) August 11, 2012