Will Ferrell to Play in Cactus League Games
Comedian and actor Will Ferrell plans to play all nine positions during Cactus League games on Thursday, as reported by USA Today.
According to the report, Ferrell will participate in five out of eight games on the spring training schedule in Arizona, traveling by helicopter to each site.
The stunt is part of a cancer awareness project, a collaboration between Major League Baseball and HBO, which will be filmed at five different spring training venues on Thursday.
The project aims to raise awareness for a serious matter, despite Ferrell's comedic reputation from movies like "Anchorman" and "Old School"
The games are scheduled to start at staggered times, with the first game beginning at 3 p.m.
Author's summary: Will Ferrell plays in Cactus League games for cancer awareness.