Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Brady Counsell made his professional debut Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, managed by his father, Craig Counsell. The 22-year-old drew a five-pitch walk in his lone at-bat during the eighth inning, marking a historic moment for the family.

Brady, a 10th-round pick in the 2025 draft, shared the lineup card exchange with his dad at home plate before the game. Craig, reflecting on the emotional occasion, said he wished his late father could have witnessed it: "I’m happy for him and proud of him."