Zach Thornton’s Mets journey begins with tribute to his paralyzed dad
Zach Thornton made his MLB debut with the New York Mets, marking a significant moment for both him and his father, Paul. Paul, who is recovering from a serious spinal surgery, attended the game to support his son, creating an emotional atmosphere. Zach's performance included striking out a batter, further highlighting the pride and joy of the Thornton family during this milestone.
- ▪Zach Thornton debuted for the New York Mets against the Washington Nationals.
- ▪His father, Paul, attended the game despite recovering from a serious spinal surgery.
- ▪Zach struck out his first batter in the major leagues during the game.
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MLB New York Mets Zach Thornton’s Mets journey begins with tribute to his paralyzed dad By Michael Blinn Published May 20, 2026, 8:03 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Zach Thornton’s MLB career began with a touching father-son moment — but it was no ordinary one. The Mets left-hander blew a kiss to his dad, Paul, who was watching from the stands, as the rookie took the mound to face the Nationals in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. The sentimental moment is all the more touching with Paul having vowed to attend the game earlier in the week — and checking out of Chicago’s Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, where he spent the last month learning how to walk again after a botched spinal surgery, according to The Athletic.
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