There was no shortage of celebrities who rang in the new Major League Baseball season Thursday with a first pitch.
Brazilian soccer star Neymar took the mound at the Miami Marlins’ opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid brought the Vince Lombardi Trophy out while throwing the first pitch for the Kansas City Royals — much to the interest of Patrick Mahomes, who inquired about Reid’s delivery.
Anyone know if coach Reid threw a strike? 😂😂😂 @Royals
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) March 28, 2024
Here’s a look at more notable first pitches around the league on Opening Day, including former stars themselves.
Kansas City Royals — Andy Reid
Chiefs coach Andy Reid throws a STRIKE on #OpeningDay ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/yZl22zju5Y
— MLB (@MLB) March 28, 2024
Miami Marlins — Neymar
Global soccer superstar Neymar throws out the first pitch at the Pirates-Marlins game for #OpeningDay ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/iSetgy5gci
— MLB (@MLB) March 28, 2024
Welcome back to Dodger Stadium, Adrián! pic.twitter.com/byBJ6zE1up
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 28, 2024
Baltimore Orioles — Cal Ripken Jr., Aubree Singletary
Aubree Singletary, a student from Harlem Park Elementary/Middle School, threw out today’s first pitch to @CalRipkenJr.
Before she took the mound, she received the ball from @DM_Rubenstein, who, like Aubree, is a child of a Postal Service employee. pic.twitter.com/vNMCk3qRdK
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) March 28, 2024
Welcome back home, Michael! 🧡
We’re honored to have Michael Brantley back at Minute Maid Park, on the five-year anniversary of his Astros debut to throw out the first pitch on Opening Day! pic.twitter.com/G3M6lqTg3B
— Houston Astros (@astros) March 28, 2024
The Mayor is in the building‼️#RedsOpeningDay pic.twitter.com/9D8I95fCXu
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) March 28, 2024