BEAUMONT, Texas — Our little corner of the state has produced some great athletes that have made it to the professional ranks. Over the weekend another star from the 409 got the call.
Kelly's Ford Proctor made his Major League debut Saturday with the San Francisco Giants and on Sunday he collected his first big league hit in 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
"When I found out I was obviously super excited. I had to get on the phone and tell my parents and luckily they could get a flight out. They were able to be there. My family, sisters, brother, my fiancee. So a really, really special weekend. Super blessed and thankful for everything that happened this past weekend."
Proctor is excited to be the latest Southeast Texans to earn a spot in the MLB.
"It really is a special area. You here people say all the time the 409, the 40. But I think there's a lot. I'm proud to be from Beaumont, to be from Southeast Texas. I spoke with Jay (Bruce), he's actually here in town in San Francisco today, which has been great. Just to hear from him. Like it's a big deal to him, to me and I'm sure for all those guys to represent Southeast Texas in the big leagues. And I know I just got called up, but it's like you said it's a great feeling. Again I'm proud to be from Beaumont. And it's something that brings me a lot of joy to represent that area."