Will Ferrell

Actor Will Ferrell plays third base for the Cincinnati Reds during their spring training game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Thursday, March 12, 2015. (Michael Schennum/AP photo)

You might have heard something about actor/comedian Will Ferrell's plan to play all 10 positions (including DH) in several spring training games in Arizona Thursday as part of a charity fundraising event.

#FerrellTakesTheField is being filmed by HBO as part of an upcoming documentary film and by Funny or Die for a series of comedy videos. The event was scheduled to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

Ferrell took a helicopter between games to ensure he made all five. Here was his itinerary (all times Central):

1. Mariners at Athletics, Hohokam Stadium, Mesa

2. Cubs at Angels, Tempe Diablo Stadium, Tempe

3. Reds at Diamondbacks, Salt River Fields, Scottsdale

4. Giants at White Sox, Camelback Ranch, Glendale

5. Dodgers at Padres, Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria

Here are highlights of the day's action:

The 47-year-old "Anchorman" star taking batting practice with the Oakland Athletics:

Will Ferrell taking BP pic.twitter.com/DJfU9OKXph — Jane Lee (@JaneMLB) March 12, 2015

Here's Ferrell on the field at shortstop for the Athletics:

Ferrell was later "traded" by the Athletics to the Seattle Mariners during the game. Here's video of that moment:

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Ferrell then made his way to the Angels vs. Cubs game, at first playing center field for the Angels and handling a ground-ball single with ease:

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He then switched over to the Cubs, coaching third base for an inning before stepping in as a pinch-hitter against Angels reliever Ryan Mattheus. Ferrell struck out on three pitches, then took the field at first base briefly before leaving for his next engagement.

Will Ferrell just struck out against the Angels. Note the shift by the Angels infield. pic.twitter.com/WFrUo5p0in — Brian Rokos (@brokos) March 12, 2015

Ferrell then headed to the Reds vs. Diamondbacks game, taking some time before the game to grab a hot dog before heading out to the field:

Will Ferrell is playing a pretty deep left field. pic.twitter.com/xlqlK2tSM3 — Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) March 12, 2015

Ferrell then switched over to the Reds to play third base, but not before donning a disguise in the Cincinnati dugout:

Traded yet again, Will Ferrell is fitting right in with his @Reds teammates.#FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/s3spHwJMpQ — HBO (@HBO) March 12, 2015

After getting back on his chopper, Ferrell started at DH for the White Sox, making contact in his lone at-bat before striking out.

Will struck out so we traded that sucker to @SFGiants. #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/8Ag4x4ptMO — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 13, 2015

Ferrel then shifted over the Giants for arguably the most physically demanding part of his day, a brief stint at catcher. The video below shows him getting pulled by San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy:

Ferrell capped his evening with the Dodgers-Padres game. He took the mound for the Dodgers, not only retiring the only batter he faced -- San Diego rookie outfielder Rico Noel -- on one pitch, but fielding Noel's bunt flawlessly and throwing him out at first base.

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Congrats on a great Dodger career, Will Ferrell. Your one contribution is greatly appreciated. #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/bHTZnUtIxk — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 13, 2015

Ferrell ended his day playing right field for the Padres:

Will Ferrell will be wearing no. 20 as a #Padre and will play RF #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/LXstbPYpge — San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 13, 2015

Ferrell plays catch with Buddy the Elf #FerrellTakesTheField pic.twitter.com/hAT2gXPllr — San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 13, 2015

Ferrell said in a post-game interview with MLB Network that the event raised $1 million for cancer charities including Cancer for College, an organization that provides college scholarships for cancer survivors.

Ferrell then thanked the crowd with a sometimes rambling, often hilarious post-game speech, which you can watch below: