Every kid dreams of what they want to be when they grow up, but most of the time these shift as we age. Phillies’ call-up Ben Lively didn’t have this happen. He always wanted to play baseball and when he got the call he posted a photo of a fifth-grade assignment he did back in grade school.
Ben Lively knew he wanted to play for the Phillies in 5th grade
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Lively got the call when pitcher Pat Neshek left on paternity leave. Now Lively’s dream is coming true. Lively recorded 18 wins between AA and AAA last season, with a combined ERA of 2.69.
The call up comes just one day after his friend Mark Leiter Jr. got the call.
Good things come to those who wait.
