article_snippet: As part of a new HBO special from Funny Or Die which is dedicated to the fight against cancer, Ferrell, 47, suited up for ten teams - including the Oakland Athletics - and played all nine positions on the baseball diamond during games in the Cactus League in Arizona on Thursday.
article_snippet: As part of a Funny Or Die special supporting the fight against cancer, Ferrell, 47, suited up for ten MLB teams .
article_snippet: actor played every position on the baseball diamond and also took some swings as a designated hitter .
article_snippet: In addition to the A's, Ferrellplayed' for the Mariners, Angels, Cubs, D'Backs, Reds, White Sox, Giants, Dodgers and Padres.
article_snippet: In addition to the A's, Ferrellplayed' for nine teams including the Angels, Cubs, D'Backs, Giants and Dodgers and Padres .
article_snippet: When Ferrell suited up with the A, Ferrell was playing shortstop and hitting out of the No. 5 hole .
article_snippet: Ferrell, the Manimal, is listed 11 times under the March 12, 2015, transactions section of baseball reference .
article_snippet: Ferrell is listed 11 times under the March 12, 2015, transactions section of baseball reference.
article_snippet: Among the notable listings for John William Ferrell (Manimal) are: Traded to Chicago Cubs for a washing machine; Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks for a Churro Dog and D-Bat Dog; and claimed off waivers by Cincinnati Reds, Norm MacDonald released.
highlights_snippet: Ferrell, 47, took the field for ten MLB teams and played all nine positions .
  