Suni Lee throws the first pitch at a 2022 baseball game in Minneapolis.Photo: Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty
Throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game can be considered a right of passage in Hollywood. Everyone from theKardashianstoBruce Willishas given their best effort — but there is a certain group of stars who’ve given exceptional performances on the mound.
Simu Liu
Simone Biles
Thecelebrated Olympic gymnastwowed the crowd with anincredible flipbefore throwing a perfect pitch ahead of the2019 World SeriesHouston Astros vs. Washington Nationals game.
Suni Lee
Suni Lee throws the first pitch at a 2022 baseball game in Minneapolis.Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty
Similarly, gold medalist Suni Lee made the most of her moment at a Minnesota Twins game in August 2022 and wowed the crowd with a flip before throwing the ball.
Kanye and Saint West
TheChicago nativeand his then-2-year-old sonSainteach took turns throwing their first pitches before the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs faced off in 2018.
Chrissy Teigen
The model and cookbook author showed off her mean fastball at Dodger Stadium in 2014.
Luna Stephens
Bill Murray
Russell Wilson
Sure, he can throw a football — but can he work his magic with a baseball?Wilson, who is the quarterback for the Denver Broncos andmarried to singer Ciara, proved that his impressive athleticism can shine with any sport. To be fair,he’s dabbled in baseball before.
President George W. Bush
Ahead of game three of the 2001World Series, President Bush threw a perfect strike across the plate and walked away with confidence.
Bill Nye
The star madescience guysproud with his terrific toss at the Seattle Mariners' former home of Safeco Field in 2013.
Sarah Silverman
This comedian’s got an arm!Silvermandonned a Toronto Blue Jays uniform in 2013 and threw a pitch so nice she had to end it with a glove drop.
Mike Tyson
The formerundisputed world heavyweight championthrew a perfect strike but couldn’t leave the mound without pretending to bite off Tony Sanchez of the Pittsburgh Pirates' ear. Good thing Tyson was in a joking mood that day.
Jamie Foxx
The star aimed his pitch so well the Phillies catcher didn’t even have to move. He sings, heacts, he’s hilariousandhe can throw? Whatcan’tFoxx do?
Tim McGraw
Thecountry singer— son of MLB legend Tug McGraw — is another example of someone with way too much talent: his flawless strike proved he can do just about anything.
Rebel Wilson
The actress added a little kick to her first attempt, and now we believe she’d be amazing in a remake of A League of Their Own.
Jeff Bridges
First, the mitt on his head … then, a fake-out underhand throw. Fans were eatingBridges' pre-pitch antics up as he teased the crowd before throwing a high pitch across the plate.
Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis
Throwing a ball is hard and it takes a lot out of you. Just ask comediansFerrelland Galifianakis, who had one of Chicago’s iconicdeep-dish pizzasdelivered to them in the middle of their Chicago Cubs pitch performances.
source: people.com
