You probably had not heard of Pavin Smith prior to Monday, but you know about him now thanks to his awesome gesture.
Smith, who was the Arizona Diamondbacks’ first-round pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, paid off the mortgage on his parents’ home for Christmas.
Take a look at this video he posted on Twitter that shows his parents learning of their present:
Thank you for everything you have done for me! This doesn’t make up for any of it. Love you both so much. Our home is finally all YOURS. Merry Christmas! pic.twitter.com/h9wog2HfHv
— Pavin Smith (@PavinSmith) December 25, 2017
Smith is only 21 and has yet to come close to the big money of the big leagues since he’s only been pro for less than a year. That makes his gift even more special.
The former University of Virginia slugger was drafted No. 7 overall and batted .318 with an .816 OPS in 51 games in low-A ball last season. He’ll probably have many more fans in his corner after this.
