Tyler Tony, from Dude Perfect, attempts to hit a pitch from a World Series pitcher, Jose L. Clerc. Before facing Jose, Tyler warms up by facing a 12-year-old little league pitcher, a high school pitcher, and a college pitcher. He also participates in various baseball activities at spring training, such as batting practice and stealing a base.
When Tyler finally faces Jose, he is initially intimidated but manages to make contact with the ball on his last at-bat, resulting in a bloop single. This accomplishment is considered one of the greatest achievements of his life, and he is celebrated by his friends and the Texas Rangers team.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Tai is trying to hit a pitch from a World Series pitcher.
2. Tai has not played baseball since high school.
3. The pitcher Tai is facing is Jose L. Clerc, a World Series champion and closer for the Texas Rangers.
4. Tai is given three at-bats to try and hit a pitch from Jose.
5. Before facing Jose, Tai faces a 12-year-old Little League pitcher named Chase.
6. Tai successfully gets a hit off Chase.
7. Tai then faces a high school pitcher and gets a hit off him as well.
8. Tai's next opponent is a college pitcher, who is described as having "serious movement" and "serious heat".
9. Tai gets a hit off the college pitcher.
10. At spring training, Tai meets with MLB players and gets to try out different aspects of the game, including stealing a base and catching a pitch.
11. Tai is given the opportunity to face Jose L. Clerc and is initially nervous.
12. Jose L. Clerc throws a pitch behind Tai, which rattles him.
13. Tai swings and misses at the first pitch.
14. Tai is told that Jose is on a pitch count and that he only has two at-bats instead of three.
15. On his final at-bat, Tai makes contact with the ball and gets a bloop single.
16. The ball is hit to short right field and Tai rounds the bases, celebrating his achievement.