Ejection Mechanic...

tjones1 · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 04, 2007, 12:26pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

That celebrity was the Mayor of St. Louis, and it had to have been the worst ceremonial "first pitch" in MLB history. Worthy of a big "heave-ho."

I believe that was the Cincinnati Mayor who made this throw. Opening Night in St. Louis included 3 opening pitches from the last three pitchers who recorded the last out in their World Series.

BretMan · #2 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 04, 2007, 12:43pm

Yes, it was Cincinnati.

In case you haven't seen this sorry excuse for a ceremonial pitch, here's the video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx6zsub-neU

eyezen · #3 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 04, 2007, 07:53pm

The reaction from Eric Davis is priceless...

I think our friends about 255 miles west on I-70 should sign him up.

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