Boston Red Sox Sign Pete Frates to a Contract on Opening Day at Fenway

The Boston Red Sox made Pete Frates, the founder of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, an official member of the baseball team as part of the Opening Day ceremonies on Monday at Fenway Park in Boston.

The team tweeted, “Goosebumps. Welcome officially to the @RedSox family @PeteFrates3! #StrikeOutALS”

The 30-year old Frates, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2012. The Ice Bucket Challenge has raised awareness and money worldwide. The ALS Association has received over $200 in donations worldwide.

The Boston Red Sox signed the popular and well-known Frates to a contract, making him an official member of the team, according to BostInno.

Here’s a video of Frates at Fenway, via @PeteBlackburn

The Boston Red Sox presented Frates, who grew up in Beverly, a baseball jersey with the #3 on it.

Frates attended and played sports at St. John’s Prep School in Danvers. He was a former captain of the Boston College baseball team and professional baseball player in Europe, according to the Pete Frates’ story. Since his diagnosis, Pete has enjoyed the strength and support of his wife Julie and his family.

Photo Credit: Team Frate Train/Facebook.