KC Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino will honor Wayside Waifs during game this weekend
The Royals are selling a specialty sandwich at Kauffman Stadium that was inspired by first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, and he even helped decide what should be go on “Vinnie’s Italian Beef Pasqwich.”
While on the Chris Rose Rotation podcast, Pasquantino said money from each sandwich is going to Wayside Waifs.
“Some of the proceeds, I‘m not sure what the exact percentages are, but some of the proceeds are, to my knowledge, going to Wayside Waifs, which is an animal shelter in Kansas City that I’ve worked with before,” Pasquantino said.
That won’t be the only way Pasquantino helps Wayside Waifs.
The Royals play the Reds this weekend in Cincinnati and it’s Major League Baseball’s annual Players Weekend. Pasquantino will have a special bat for at least one of the games, and it will pay tribute to Wayside Waifs.
“For Players Weekend, I’m using a bat that has their logo on it, which will be cool,” he said. “I think on Saturday of Players Weekend I’m doing that.”
Keep an eye out for that bat Saturday if you watch the Royals-Reds game.
According to the league’s website, each day of Players Weekend will have a different theme. Here is what Jason Foster wrote:
“Fun (Friday): This will be a time to show off players’ personalities, friendships and off-field interests.
“Causes (Saturday): The focus this day will be on players’ favorite charity and community efforts.
“Appreciation (Sunday): Players will celebrate the people who helped them in their journey to the big leagues.”
Last year, Pasquantino did a benefit for the shelter that was tied to a watch party for his beloved Jets when they played host to the Chiefs.
More importantly 1) go to Wayside Waifs because the campus there is great and they do a great job for the animals they have.
2) Come out to Hollywood Casino Sunday night to watch the Chiefs play the Jets and bid on signed items from myself and some other Royals! https://t.co/0k9D8ZbCTD— Vinnie Pasquantino (@VPasquantino) September 27, 2023
Pasquantino has shared photos of his dog on Instagram. This is a good-looking pup.
Players Weekend cleats
The Royals are giving away a special pair of cleats in honor of Players Weekend, and the players like them.
Join our community texting platform for a chance to win these custom #PlayersWeekend cleats! https://t.co/O0mnEeyDLR pic.twitter.com/n1WUD518tB
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 16, 2024