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, according to USA Today.
Ferrell will participate in five games, traveling by helicopter to each site, as part of a cancer awareness project with Major League Baseball and HBO.
- Eight games are scheduled in Arizona on Thursday.
- Ferrell's stunt is for a serious cause, despite his comedic background in films like "Anchorman" and "Old School".
The project aims to raise cancer awareness, with HBO filming a special at five spring training venues.
The games have staggered starting times, beginning at 3 p.m.
Author's summary: Will Ferrell plays for cancer awareness.