The Los Angeles Angels Hit a Home Run Off the Field for Easterseals Adult Disability Services

The excitement was contagious—among program participants and staff alike—when Los Angeles Angels outfielder Bryce Teodosio and his wife Brooklyn walked into Easterseals Adult Day Services (ADS) program at the Pyott Center, shaking hands and still buzzing from the night before when Bryce hit his first MLB game home run. “I was at the stadium, I saw it!” exclaimed ADS program coordinator Ramona Ramirez, a die-hard Angels fan, as she excitedly greeted him. “There are a lot of Angels fans here!”

The Orange County ADS center supports up to 200 individuals with physical and developmental disabilities through on-site and community-based services. Participants have opportunities to build life and work skills, volunteer for service projects and engage in activities that help them become active, valued members of the community.

During the visit, Bryce signed hats and jerseys brought as gifts, posed for photos and joined participants in creating signage for Easterseals Southern California’s (ESSC) annual Strides 5K Run and 3K Family Fun Walk on Oct. 25. The much-anticipated community event is celebrating its 25^th anniversary this year and will once again be held at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Los Angeles Angels are long-time supporters of ESSC.

“I want to join the Angels team,” daydreamed Miguel, a program participant. “I’ve always been an Angels fan and we’re going to the baseball game next week,” interrupted Jo-Ann, who is eagerly looking forward to the full experience. “We’re going to get Cracker Jacks, peanuts, a hot dog with mustard.

Bryce and his wife share a deep connection to working with adults with disabilities. “It means the world to me and to Brooklyn to be out in the community and to walk in and see the smiles on people’s faces,” Bryce said. 

The couple met at university in South Carolina when he played for the Clemson Tigers and Brooklyn was a cheerleader. Both participated in Clemson Life, a program similar to Easterseals’ Adult Day Services, giving adults with disabilities a collegiate experience—holding jobs, serving as team managers, learning life skills and even the opportunity to attend a summer baseball camp coached by the Clemson team. Brooklyn’s mother dedicated 30 years to working with adults with disabilities before her recent retirement. She is now organizing a community-based ADS program at her church.

“Our program participants and staff are passionate Angels fans and the visit has made a truly lasting impact,” said Maria Vega, ADS program director at the Pyott Center. “We are grateful to Bryce, Brooklyn and the Angels Strike Force team for creating such a meaningful and memorable day. Everyone was thrilled to share how much community, collaboration and advocacy means to them. Bryce was so joyful and genuinely connected with each person he met, making it a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us all.”

When asked how he finds time for community service during the busy baseball season, Bryce said, “We all need to be kind to others. It goes a long way. You never know what difference you might make in someone’s life—or the impact you might have. I’m happy to be here.”

Join Easterseals and the Los Angeles Angels at Strides 2025 to celebrate disability pride! Register here. 

Learn more about the long-term impacts of Adult Day Services programs in our recent article “Beyond Care: Adult Day Services as a pathway to independence.”