7-year-old with 3D-printed hand could soon throw first pitch at every MLB stadium

And it's all thanks to Twitter.
 By 
Brian De Los Santos
 on 
7-year-old with 3D-printed hand could soon throw first pitch at every MLB stadium
Hailey Dawson, at 5, getting a fist bump before she throws the ceremonial first pitch before a game in 2015. Credit: TNS via Getty Images

Turns out, Twitter can be used for the powers of good.

That's sure the case with Hailey Dawson, a 7-year-old with a penchant for tossing fastballs. She was born with a disease called Poland Syndrome, according to reports, and is missing three fingers on her right hand. But thanks to a specially designed, 3D-printed hand controlled by fishing line, she's never let that get in the way of her love for baseball.

In fact, after using teaching herself how to hold and throw a baseball, she wants to use her 3D-printed hand to throw the first pitch at every single stadium in the National Baseball League.

That, my friends, is where Twitter comes in.

Bleacher Report posted a video on Twitter telling Dawson's story with the caption: "7-year-old Hailey Dawson wants to throw out the first pitch at every MLB ballpark with her 3-D printed hand."

You can watch the heartwarming video below:

Not too long after, MLB teams saw the video and started replying to the video with invitations to have Dawson throw the first pitch at their respective ballparks. It wasn't even just MLB teams, even minor league clubs and college teams asked for Dawson's info.

Dawson has already thrown out the first pitch at both the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals' stadiums. And if Twitter is any indication, she'll be on her way to accomplishing her goal very, very soon.

Topics X/Twitter

Mashable Image
Brian De Los Santos

Assistant editor, @Mashable. @MedillSchool, @CalPoly alumnus. Just a guy who likes sports, music, film & chicken wings.

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
T-Mobile is giving away MLB.TV for free — how to watch the 2026 MLB season for free
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB 2026 streaming guide: How to watch every baseball game this season
wide shot of dodgers stadium baseball field

Screenshotting disappearing nudes could soon be illegal in the UK
an eye on a computer screen with a gavel and lady justice on a desk


Orastone hand warmers are 50% off and Mashable-tested
the orastone rechargeable hand warmers in polygon pattern on a pink and purple background

More in Life
How to watch Chelsea vs. Port Vale online for free
Alejandro Garnacho of Chelsea reacts

How to watch 'Wuthering Heights' at home: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's controversial romance now streaming
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi embracing in still from "Wuthering Heights"

How to watch New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers online for free
Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders warms up

How to watch Mexico vs. Belgium online for free
Israel Reyes of Mexico reacts

How to watch Brazil vs. Croatia online for free
Vinicius Junior #10 of Brazil leaves

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

Google launches Gemma 4, a new open-source model: How to try it
Google Gemma


NYT Strands hints, answers for April 3, 2026
A game being played on a smartphone.
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!