Thomas was a member of the Minnesota Twins Double-A Affiliate , competing in the 2001 playoffs . He had originally scheduled a flight to Australia for 11 September 2001 . His original flight , via Los Angeles , was American Airlines Flight 11 that hit the World Trade Center . Michael Cuddyer hit a walk-off home run to send the team to the second round of the playoffs , forcing Thomas to change his flight plans
American Airlines Flight 11
American Airlines Flight 11
Brad Thomas