Jason Kaholoa‘a, left, and wife Carmen share a laugh with new friend Benny Agbayani. Kaholoa‘a, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma, said a phone conversation with the New York Mets outfielder helped him through a bone marrow transplant. Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser
Benny throws a warmup pitch prior to playing the Diamondbacks in New York. Cory Lum • The Honolulu Advertiser		Benny gestures during warmups before playing the Diamondbacks in New York. Cory Lum • The Honolulu Advertiser
Benny takes a swing for the ground breaking ceremony for the proposed Waiola Sports Complex at Central O'ahu Regional Park. Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser		Benny watches his 13th inning winning homerun against the San Francisco Giants during the National League Division Series. Agence France-Presse photo
New York Mets pinch hitter Benny Agbayani watches the ball after hitting a grand slam against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. Associated Press photo		Benny points towards the sky after hitting the game-winning homerun against the San Francisco Giants. Associated Press photo
Benny is lifted in the air by his teammates after his game-winning homerun against the San Francisco Giants. Agence France-Presse photo		Benny is carried off on the shoulders of his teammates after his game-winning homerun against the San Francisco Giants. Associated Press photo