Dwight Schmidt, Father of Yankees Pitcher Clarke Schmidt, Flies Team to Florida on Charter Flight
Yankees' Schmidt's Dad Takes the Controls
For New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt, Thursday's charter flight to Florida was more than just transportation. It was a chance to fly alongside his father, Delta pilot Dwight Schmidt, who has been with the airline for nearly 30 years.
A Familiar Face in the Cockpit
Dwight Schmidt, who played baseball at Amherst College, took the controls of the team's charter flight to Tampa, making it a special moment for both father and son. This isn't the first time Dwight Schmidt has piloted a Yankees charter flight, making the event all the more meaningful.
A Touch of Familiarity for Schmidt
Clarke Schmidt, who is currently pitching for the Tampa Tarpons, expressed his gratitude for having his father by his side during the journey. The trip to Tampa became a unique and memorable experience for the Yankees pitcher due to the presence of his father.
Schmidt on the Injured List
Despite the positive experience of flying with his father, Clarke Schmidt recently landed on the 7-day injured list retroactive to May 3, 2019. The news comes as a setback for the young pitcher, who has been an important part of the Yankees' pitching staff.
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