Guardians Rookie Secures First Home Run Ball in Fan Trade
Cleveland Guardians rookie Angel Genao made a deal with two Chicago White Sox fans to retrieve his first major league home-run ball, exchanging it for an autographed baseball, a picture, and a bat.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 9, 2026 —
Cleveland Guardians rookie Angel Genao has successfully retrieved his first major league home run ball through an agreement with two fans of the opposing team.
The incident occurred after Genao hit his inaugural major league home run. Following the event, Genao approached two Chicago White Sox fans who had caught the ball. A deal was struck between the player and the fans to facilitate the ball’s return to Genao.
In exchange for the historic baseball, Genao provided the fans with several items. The trade included an autographed baseball, a photograph, and a bat. Details regarding the specific terms of the autographed baseball or the photograph were not provided.
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