Who is the ‘Phillies Karen’? How the viral drama over a home run ball unfolded — and what the dad and his son have said about it

A father attending a Philadelphia Phillies game reported an altercation that occurred when he was approached by a woman demanding a home run ball he had just caught for his son. Drew Feltwell, who was attending the game with his family on Friday at the loanDepot park in Miami, described the incident as unsettling when the woman angrily asserted that the ball belonged to her. In a video that went viral, she can be seen confronting Feltwell, who ultimately decided to give her the ball to avoid escalating the situation.

Feltwell recalled the moment he caught the ball, stating it was a significant thrill to give it to his son, Lincoln, before the confrontation occurred. After handing over the ball, a representative from the Miami Marlins provided Lincoln with a goodie bag to compensate for the situation. Following the game, Phillies player Harrison Bader met with the family and gifted Lincoln a signed bat.

The incident drew significant attention on social media, leading to attempts to identify the woman, dubbed “Phillies Karen.” She was later seen being booed by other fans during a subsequent altercation with a spectator. A local school district confirmed that she is not affiliated with them, addressing misinformation surrounding her identity. Feltwell expressed doubt about receiving an apology from her even if she is recognized.