This time, the biggest headline at the Dodger Stadium isn’t about a record-breaking moment during the game. In fact, it’s something that happened before the game even began. Just as the Los Angeles Dodgers were about to face off against the Colorado Rockies, an unexpected and heartwarming pre-game moment stole the spotlight and drew all the eyes to the field. After all, it was a player’s mother pitching the ball.
At the center of it all was the Dodgers’ $74 million star, Tommy Edman. But it was actually his mom who took center stage. During the Korean Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium on April 16, Edman’s mom, Maureen—who originally hails from Korea—took the mound and threw the ceremonial first pitch straight to her son. It was truly a heartfelt moment that made everyone emotional. After all, it’s not every day she sees such sweet gestures on the diamond, especially by a player’s family.
MLB shared a glimpse of this touching moment on Twitter, highlighting the Korean-American star. “She had been practicing all week, sending videos to Tommy, and he told me just ahead of the game. He was like, ‘She is a little bit nervous,’” said the commentator. Donning her son’s number 25 jersey, Maureen covered her face with her hands in nervousness after pitching the ball to him.
Maureen being nervous makes more sense as she grew up with Dodgers fans. Just being at the Dodger Stadium, watching her son play for the team, was utterly special for her. And let’s not forget the pressure a packed stadium can bring. You can certainly imagine how she would be feeling stepping on the diamond to throw the ceremonial first pitch. It was definitely one of the highlights of the game!
A moment Tommy Edman will never forget
His mom threw out the first pitch to Tommy on Korean Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium tonight pic.twitter.com/BsW85enB41
— MLB (@MLB) April 17, 2025
Edman was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Dodgers in July 2024 and has been a fan favorite ever since. The Centerfield Plaza was already buzzing with excitement as South Korean boy band Treasure lit up the stadium before the game. Eventually, the Dodgers pulled off a close 8-7 win against the Rockies. This matchup was the third meeting of the season between these two teams.
This wasn’t the first time a player’s family member threw the ceremonial first pitch. Last year in June, 2023, Toronto Blue Jays‘ Kevin Gausman‘s family was given the honor. His daughter and wife threw out the first pitch during a game against the San Francisco Giants. It was an adorable father-daughter moment on the diamond.
Just like her son, Maureen became a fan favorite instantly. It immediately captivated the live crowd, and those watching online shared their adorable reactions on X.
Dodgers’ fans in awe to see Tommy Edman’s mom take the ceremonial pitch
When Maureen Edman entered the mound to throw the ceremonial pitch, it became the cutest thing on the internet today. The viral clip of her throwing the first pitch instantly grabbed attention from the Dodgers Nation, and she was widely admired for the warmth she brought on the field. One fan summed it up perfectly:
“Family love at its finest—what a special moment for Tommy Edman and his mom!”
Fans deeply resonated with this moment. A pregame ritual has now turned into a memory that Edman, the Dodgers, and the fans alike won’t be forgetting anytime soon. Others couldn’t help but be in awe of Maureen’s presence.
“She’s so cute.”
The energy she brought to the field cannot be put into words. She was beaming with pride to receive this honor, and the way she nervously threw the pitch was just adorable. Fans acknowledged the courage it took for her to take the mound as the center of attention.
“I love it, Mom!! You were great in the middle of all that pressure!! You were there for your son, and that’s what counts!”
She handled the pressure remarkably and was right there for her son throughout. And that’s all that really counts. Interestingly, then came the reaction that admired her mechanics:
“Hell of a curve.”
This fan playfully respected her techniques. One thing is certain here: Maureen’s pitch brought a big smile to the entire Dodgers’ nation. And then, there were some who humorously drew comparisons between her and other players:
Better than 50 Cent!
Maureen clearly aced her ceremonial pitch, no second thoughts there. All the reactions collectively pointed to one common sentiment: The Dodgers sure won 8-7, but the true highlight of the game would just be Maureen’s moment on the mound with her son.
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