Astros bullpen catcher shows true class after Game 5 loss

The Houston Astros just saw their season end after losing Game 5 of their ALDS matchup with the Kansas City Royals, but that didn’t stop bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte from going above and beyond to provide memories — and much more — for some young Royals fans.

Following the Astros’ 7-2 loss at Kauffman Stadium, Bracamonte was spotted by Royals fan David Dahmer tossing out baseball gear, among other things, to kids in the stands.

So impressed was Dahmer with Bracamonte’s generosity and kindness — even in the wake of a disappointing defeat — that he took to Facebook to express his appreciation and admiration for the bullpen catcher’s demonstration of true sportsmanship.

Making the story even better, Bracamonte sent Dahmer a thoughtful note via Facebook, something the Royals fan shared in the original Facebook post.

Bracamonte, 45, has spent the past 15 seasons with the Astros organization. A native of Venezuela, he now lives in Houston with his children. This isn’t even the first time Bracamonte has demonstrated an incredible amount of class and respect for the fans, even in this series, as he was spotted playing catch with young Royals fans before a previous ALDS game.

In a word, awesome. The gestures by Bracamonte epitomize everything that can be great about the game of baseball.

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