Tim Lahey honored at Phillies game before Field of Dreams Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Tim Lahey, a former St. John's baseball player, was recognized at Citizens Bank Park on August 9, 2026, by throwing out a ceremonial first pitch. Lahey never played in a Major League Baseball game despite being on the Philadelphia Phillies' roster in 2008. His recognition coincided with the upcoming MLB Field of Dreams Game between the Phillies and the Twins. Lahey expressed gratitude for the honor, especially as it was shared with his family, marking a nostalgic moment in his baseball journey.
- •Tim Lahey pitched at St. John's and Princeton before signing with the Twins.
- •Lahey was on the Phillies' active roster but never made an MLB appearance.
- •The Field of Dreams Game featuring the Phillies and Twins is scheduled for August 13, 2026.
- •Lahey's family attended the ceremony, making it a memorable experience.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Former St. John's baseball star honored ahead of Field of Dreams Game
"After nearly making his big-league debut in 2008, but never pitching in the MLB, Shrewsbury resident Tim Lahey threw out a first pitch at a recent Phillies game as an ode to the Field of Dreams Game.
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