Padres superfan plays ‘God Bless America’ at Spring Training [Video]

SAN DIEGO — A Padres super fan is sharing one of the highlights of his young life. In this Zevely Zone, I went to Bay Park to meet Preston Cale. 

Jack of all trades, master of many, Preston was born to entertain. On March 13, Preston played God Bless America at a Padres’ spring training game in Peoria. The 30-year-old who lives with Down Syndrome hit it out of the park. “That moment was one of absolute pride. He does not get nervous, he loves to perform,” said Preston’s father Dave. 

If you’ve been to Petco Park, you’ve probably seen Preston. “Preston is probably the biggest Padre fan in Petco,” said Dave. Preston then told me, “I got to ring the Mission Bell.” The Padre tradition landed Preston on the Jumbo-Tron. Picture …