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Will Ferrell plays ball for charity

Funnyman Will Ferrell is attempting to play every position on the baseball diamond to benefit charity.
Will Ferrell waves to fans as he leaves the field after playing infield for the Seattle Mariners a spring training game against the Oakland Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz. on March 12, 2015.
Will Ferrell waves to fans as he leaves the field after playing infield for the Seattle Mariners a spring training game against the Oakland Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz. on March 12, 2015.
By David Taintor

Funnyman Will Ferrell is stepping up to bat in the fight against cancer. The actor best known for his hilarious roles on “Saturday Night Live” and as Ron Burgundy in “Anchorman” kicked off an epic day of baseball Thursday in an effort to play each position on the field.

The scheme will be filmed in a “Funny or Die” special dedicated to cancer charities, according to Major League Baseball. Ferrell is honoring the Bert Campaneris who, according to NBC Sports, once played every position on the field in one game.

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"Spring Training affords an appropriate setting where our game can serve as the backdrop for an event that will benefit organizations that fight cancer,” MLB commissioner Robert Manfred said in a statement. “Will is a big fan of our game, and many of us in baseball — among our clubs, players and our millions of fans — are big fans of his. Major League Baseball is happy to take part in what will surely be a fun and memorable day for a great cause."

Ferrell was scheduled to play at give different stadiums Thursday. Here are some fun photos from the big day.

 

Will Ferrell plays left field for the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds during a spring training baseball game on March 12, 2015.
Will Ferrell plays left field for the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds during a spring training baseball game on March 12, 2015.
Will Ferrell plays third base coach for the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium on March 12, 2015.
Will Ferrell plays third base coach for the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium on March 12, 2015.
Actor Will Ferrell, left, tips his cap after playing shortstop for the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, on March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz.
Actor Will Ferrell, left, tips his cap after playing shortstop for the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, on March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz.

 

Actor Will Ferrell, left, warms up for the Oakland Athletics prior to the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, on March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz.
Actor Will Ferrell, left, warms up for the Oakland Athletics prior to the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, on March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz.
Actor Will Ferrell runs to the dugout after playing second base for the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, on March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz.
Actor Will Ferrell runs to the dugout after playing second base for the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, on March 12, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz.