Eric Byrnes hasn’t played in the majors since 2010 and has spent the past several years doing lots of television work, but now the 38-year-old is coming out of retirement. Sort of.
Byrnes will play two games for the San Rafael Pacifics of the independent Pacific Association, on August 5 and 6, in order to raise money for the Pat Tillman Foundation, which helps support veterans and their spouses.
Here’s more from John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle:
The Pacifics are donating a portion of the ticket sales for both of Byrnes’ appearances to the foundation, and Byrnes has agreed to donate his Pacifics salary. Furthermore, he’ll donate $1,000 for each of his walks, steals and singles, $2,000 for a double; $3,000 for a triple and $10,000 for a homer. Plus, $500 for every ball he catches.
Good on ya, Byrnes.
