Will Ferrell to Play in Cactus League Games
Comedian and actor Will Ferrell plans to play all nine positions during Cactus League games on Thursday, as reported by USA Today.
Ferrell will participate in five out of eight spring training games in Arizona, traveling by helicopter to each site.
The stunt is part of a cancer awareness project by Major League Baseball and HBO.
The project will be filmed at five different spring training venues, with Ferrell's involvement confirmed by The Chicago Tribune.
The Cactus League schedule for Thursday features eight games with staggered start times, beginning at 3 p.m.
Author's summary: Will Ferrell plays in Cactus League for cancer awareness.