Chris Bassitt is no stranger to making an impact on the lives of those who are in need.
The Toronto Blue Jays starter reached out to a fan named Blue Jays Dad (Grand) on X, who shared a post following the death of his mother, offering him tickets as long as he is a member of the team.
Bassett told the fan to message him personally about getting tickets.
Since joining the Blue Jays last season Bassitt and his wife Jessica have made it a point to make a positive impact in the community. The Bassitts pledged to donate US$10,000 to Jays Care every time the Blue Jays win when Chris pitches this season, retroactive to Opening Day 2023.
The program, called “Bassitts Pitch In,” supports Jays Care’s RBI Summer Edition, a free sport-for-development program designed to enhance the mental and physical health of kids in under-resourced communities across Toronto.
Bassitt’s charity program returned for 2024 after raising $279,818 for RBI Summer Edition in 2023, with the Bassitts contributing $265,668.