This New York Mets' player visited a Lawrence day camp

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty appeared to make a last impression on the campers and staff at Hillel Day Camp in Lawrence on his July 28 visit.

Baty signed autographs and organized an exciting game of kickball as his personality revealed warm and engaging personality. Dressed in his Mets jersey his appearance at the camp thrilled campers.

“I can’t believe I met Brett Baty,” one camper said in a news release about the visit.

“He’s my favorite player, and he even cooler in person.” 

Baty, 23, is not that far removed from being a camper and his playful side showed as he kidded and laughed with the kids, putting them at ease seeing a major league baseball player in person.

“It’s was so much fun to play kickball with Brett Baty,” another camp said. “He just not an amazing baseball player, he’s also really nice and friendly.” 

Camp Director Even Leibowitz appreciated the visit and the indelible memory this left the campers.

“Having Brett Baty spend time with our campers was a dream come true for them,” Leibowitz said. “It’s not every day that they get to meet a professional baseball player, and we’re grateful for the joy and inspiration he brought to the camp. Having him play kickball with our campers on our new softball field was extra special treat.”