Tyler Toney from Dude Perfect attempts to hit a baseball pitched by José Leclerc, a World Series-winning pitcher. To prepare, Tyler trains with a 12-year-old little league pitcher, a high school pitcher, and a college pitcher, gradually increasing the level of difficulty. He also participates in spring training, where he practices hitting and fielding with professional baseball players. Despite the odds against him, Tyler is determined to make contact with the ball. In the end, he successfully hits a bloop single off Leclerc, achieving his goal and making Dude Perfect history.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Ty is trying to hit a pitch from a World Series pitcher, José Leclerc.
2. Ty has not played baseball since high school.
3. Ty is given three at-bats to try and hit Leclerc's pitch.
4. Before facing Leclerc, Ty faces a 12-year-old little league pitcher, Chase.
5. Ty then faces a high school pitcher and a college pitcher as part of his training.
6. Ty's confidence remains the same after facing the high school pitcher.
7. The biggest jump in Ty's training process is from high school to college.
8. Ty and his friends visit a spring training facility to practice hitting.
9. Ty faces an MLB pitching machine and hits the ball at 92 miles per hour.
10. Leclerc throws a pitch behind Ty as a prank.
11. Ty has two at-bats against Leclerc instead of three due to a pitch count.
12. Ty makes contact with the ball on his second at-bat, hitting a bloop single.
13. Ty's accomplishment is considered possibly the greatest of his life.
14. The experience is made possible by the Texas Rangers, who allow Ty and his friends to visit their facility.