While most fourth graders are practicing their swing for little league, this Indiana 10-year-old just signed a major league contract with the Yankees this past Monday.
Landis Sims was born without hands or half his legs, but despite all the challenges he and his family has had to overcome because of his disability, his positive attitude has allowed him to do more than anyone could have ever imagined. “The first day was pretty devastating,” Amanda, said about the day they first learned of Landis’ disabilities. “Then God started working and it has just been an amazing ride since then.”
When Landis was just 2 years old, he was given a ball and a bat, and has been a baseball fanatic ever since. Today, the Elizabeth, Indiana fourth grader is able to play through the help of prosthetics and a soccer shin guard to keep his glove in place.
Landis was originally supposed to watch a batting practice with the Yankees, but after manager Joe Girardi met the boy, he was so moved by his positivity that they offered him a one-day official contract with the team. “People can overcome extraordinary circumstances,” Girardi said. “It’s amazing what the mind can do.”
After signing the deal, Landis got to take part in batting practice with Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, and other players and even got to show off his own batting skills in front of the team. “We’re giving each other hitting lessons, trying to help each other out,” Rodriguez said.
Watch the entire video below to see the amazing moment Landis got to become an official Yankee.
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