Who threw out the first pitch in tonight’s game?

Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, lauded as a hero for protecting lawmakers in the Jan. 6 insurrection, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Washington Nationals’ home game Friday evening. Goodman threw out the pitch before the Nationals’ game against the New York Mets. Wearing a Nats jersey with the No.

Who threw out the first pitch 2021?

Peyton Manning bounces first pitch at 2021 MLB All-Star Game The former Broncos quarterback threw out the first pitch at the 2021 MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field on Tuesday and failed to make it to the catcher on the fly.

Who threw the fastest first pitch?

Fastest pitch ever thrown As a result, Aroldis Chapman is credited with throwing the fastest pitch in MLB history. On Sept. 24, 2010, Chapman made MLB history. Then a rookie relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, the fireballer unleashed a fastball clocked at 105.1 mph by PITCH/fx.

Who threw out the first pitch at Wrigley today?

Second City alum Jason Sudeikis threw out the first pitch at the Chicago Cubs game Friday afternoon alongside his two children with a warm welcome from fans.

What president threw out the best first pitch?

The presidential first pitch is a tradition that goes back to 1910 when President William Howard Taft threw out the first pitch at the Washington Senators’ opening day game.

What is the fastest baseball ever hit?

Aaron Hicks registered the fastest throw recorded by Statcast, at 105.5 miles per hour (169.8 km/h). Aroldis Chapman set the record for fastest pitch recorded by Statcast at 105.1 miles per hour (169.1 km/h) in July 2016, tying his own record from 2010 for the fastest recorded pitch in MLB history.