What a switch: fan Miquel Batista meets his idol Kenny G

This so reminds me of the time Gates Brown met his idol Myron Floren.

The Mariners pitcher and blossoming soprano saxophone buff was invited to a concert at the Dodger Theatre in Phoenix on Tuesday, where he spent 20 minutes backstage with his musical idol, Seattle native Kenny G. They talked music, baseball and saxophone breathing techniques in a private waiting area before Batista was serenaded with his very own Kenny G session.

“He played for me,” Batista said. “It was my favorite song, ‘Alone.’ Now, I feel like I’ve had everything. I’ve talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I’d be served. I’d be complete.”

...Batista’s night wasn’t over after Kenny G wished him well. Partway through the sold-out concert, the musician left the stage while playing “Havana” and waded through the aisles, slowly approaching Batista’s seat.

“Then he pauses from playing,” Batista said. “And he goes, ‘Thanks, guy, it was cool today.’ ”