Comedian Will Ferrell had a busy Thursday, taking the field in five Cactus League games, starting in Mesa, Arizona, where he played for the Oakland A's ...
Will #FerrellTakesTheField! Playing shortstop for the #Athletics in support of @CFCcharity and @SU2C. pic.twitter.com/ELVvmHKg0W
— Oakland Athletics (@Athletics) March 12, 2015
... before he was "traded" to the Seattle Mariners, where he played second base.
After that, his next stop was in Tempe, Arizona, where he was more than happy to be playing for the Los Angeles Angels.
"I just like to smile. Smiling's my favorite." #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/Spsv4L5rkq
— Angels (@Angels) March 12, 2015
He ended up replacing Mike Trout in center field before he was traded to the Chicago Cubs for a washing machine.
He spent some quality time as the Cubs' third-base coach and was allowed to give signs to the hitters.
Basically the best third-base coach ever: http://t.co/GV7Qp2sG6B #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/mJ7puTHXz0
— MLB (@MLB) March 12, 2015
Ferrell came to the plate for the Cubs in the fourth inning against Angels righty Zach Stewart and struck out on three pitches.
Ferrell was traded again, heading from the Cubs to the Arizona Diamondbacks for his third game of the day in Pima County, where Arizona hosted the Cincinnati Reds.
OFFICIAL: #Dbacks acquire Will Ferrell from @Cubs in exchange for a Churro Dog + a D-bat Dog. #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/FiKVCkz8iP
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) March 12, 2015
While Ferrell was the center of attention, D-backs fans might have been more excited about the guy taking pictures.
We brought in a Hall of Famer to help us cover today's action. Photos coming later. #RJ51HOF #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/UPcQCt32Sv
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) March 12, 2015
Ferrell was claimed off waivers by the Reds and made himself comfortable on their bench.
RT @HBO: Traded yet again, Will Ferrell is fitting right in with his @Reds teammates.
#FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/2NssncBR4D
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) March 12, 2015
Ferrell arrived at his fourth game of the day -- San Francisco Giants at Chicago White Sox -- in style.
Look who just arrived. #FerrellTakesTheField #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/yJq81HfBSO
— World Champs (@SFGiants) March 13, 2015
After striking out for the White Sox, Ferrell was sent to the defending champion Giants, with whom he met with his new manager, Bruce Bochy.
"For just one night let's not be co-workers. Let's be co-people." #FerrellTakesTheField #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/ctsIn6Hz5b
— World Champs (@SFGiants) March 13, 2015
He then took his turn behind the plate.
From DH to catcher in less than 5 minutes. He does it all. #FerrellTakesTheField #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/7Holt2t4bI
— World Champs (@SFGiants) March 13, 2015
He finished his day -- five games and 10 teams -- in Peoria, Arizona, where the San Diego Padres were hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bud Black meets his new player #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/Aq1DnDxvxY
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 13, 2015
While he was in the outfield, Ferrell found a familiar face.
Ferrell plays catch with Buddy the Elf #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/hAT2gXPllr
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 13, 2015
He then pitched for the Dodgers, throwing one pitch and recording an out on a bunt attempt.
http://t.co/6VCNEPcVfG #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/Ge7aIRTAQT”
— Chief Wanner (@wanner24) March 13, 2015
At least he finished his day perfect on the mound and in the field.
Will Ferrell: career spring ERA of 0.00, career fielding pct of 1.000 after retiring only batter he faced for Dodgers #FerrellTakesTheField
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 13, 2015