He's Only 7! Rangers Fan Returns Springer's Historic HR Ball

ARLINGTON, TX — Houston Astros slugger George Springer made history when he led off Thursday's game with a home run into the right field bleachers. Not only did he become the first player in Major League Baseball history to lead off a game with a homer in back-to-back Opening Days, he was the first to lead off Opening Day with a homer from a defending World Series champion.

To top it off, it was the 100th home run of his young career. The last fact was the sole reason Springer wanted the ball for a keepsake.

Enter Noah Stinchcomb, a 7-year-old Rangers fan there to enjoy Opening day with his dad, Nate. The ball actually went somewhere else in the stands, and Noah rushed over to the give the man a high-five, and the man simply gave Noah the ball as a souvenir.

"I said thank you, and then someone said Springer wants his ball back," Noah told KHOU in a post-game interview.

Springer was gracious in reception of the reminder of his 100th home run.

"It's a cool milestone to hit," Springer said. "I got the ball, so I'm happy about it."

Springer, the 2017 World Series MVP, sent a signed bat and signed baseball to Noah. The bat read, "Thanks."

Top image: George Springer (4) of the Houston Astros celebrates after a home run in the first inning of the Opening Day baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on March 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)