Move over, 50 Cent, because Mark Mallory may have the worst first pitch in MLB history. On Opening Day in 2007, the Cincinnati Reds brought in their Mayor to throw the ceremonial first pitch. Howard Stern made sure to let him know what he thought of his performance and was quoted saying, "The mostĮmbarrassing ceremonial first pitch in baseball history. Show, one of the most popular American talk radio shows of all-time. Sorry, Carl, you don't get a second chance at a "first" pitch.įor those of you who don't know, Gary Dell'Abate (also known as Baba Booey), was the producer of the Howard Stern With this horrendous first pitch at Safeco Field in Seattle (that he quickly tried to callīack), he can now take his rightful place on the podium of first pitch nightmares. Lewis after his illustrious career, but he's made it so easy for us. With her tiara intact and her outfit on point, Miss Evans' first pitch was just a bit outside.Ĭarl Lewis, the 10-time Olympic medal winner for track and field, is no stranger to the podium. Monique Evans, Miss Texas 2014,Ĭelebrated her victory by throwing out the first pitch during a Texas Rangers game. Not only was it underhanded, but it was a bit awkward. Would you still call her after this horrendous first pitch? Maybe. Won't field too many calls after this 2013 first pitch at Tropicana Field for the Tampa Bay Rays. Remember the 2012 hit song "Call Me Maybe"? Pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen probably His pitch was so bad that it went out of the screen and almost hit a bystander standing against the back wall. In June of 2016, during a San Diego Padres home game against the Atlanta Braves, Snoopĭogg threw out a dreadful ceremonial first pitch. He should stick to the rap game and running the Snoop Youth Football League, because his baseball skills are subpar. While her first pitch skills are dazzling, check her out in her natural element. To her for throwing it right down the middle. Most people are nervous enough as it is to throw a normal pitch, much less a one-legged, upside down, 360 Shin Soo-ji,Ī rhythmic gymnast from South Korea, threw out a unique first pitch. We're not sure if this is one of the worst or one of the best first pitches ever. Luckily, he was able to redeem himself with the help of his friend Snoopy at a Giants game in 2016. Have been traumatized from all those times Lucy took the football from under his feet, which is why he was so nervous for the first pitch. Maybe if he put his ball cap on straight he would have had a better outcome. Pitch at PNC Park in 2010, but he managed to miss his target by.umm.a lot. Not only did Charlie Brown cheat by scooting up closer to home plate during his first Happy she looks after she realizes she may have thrown one of the worst first pitches ever. Barely better than 50 Cent, plus Mariah was a great sport about it. New Artist, threw her first pitch five feet in front of her before it four-hopped to the catcher. Six-inch heels to throw out a ceremonial first pitch? Interesting strategy. To his defense, it looks as if the fans in the front row may be heckling him. But, as you can see, this is easily one of the worst first pitches You'd think, being a southpaw and all, that a man of his stature would be able to hit the catcher square in the mitt. More famously known by his pseudonym 50 Cent, this Queens, New York raised rapper grew up a big Mets' fan. But, when he got the opportunity to throw out the first pitch for his hometown team, it did not go as planned. But, we want to discuss the worst first pitches ever, not the best: Curtis Jackson The original first pitch dates back to at least 1890, and it has been a time-honored tradition ever since especially the pitches with great meaning behind them such as the time George Bush threw out the first pitch after the tragedy of 9/11. So, here at JustBats, we’ve created this list of the worst first pitches ever. While it is everyone’s dream to throw a perfect strike in front of a huge crowd, that doesn’t always happen. They take their place at the front of a pitcher's mound and try their best to throw a strike. This guest can be anyone from a celebrity, to a hero, or even the President of the United States. The ceremonial first pitch before all Major League Baseball games is an iconic tradition where a distinguished guest throws a ball to mark the end of pregame festivities.
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