Jason Burgos
To the dismay of Miami Dolphins fans, new starting quarterback Malik Willis has joined the list of the worst MLB first pitch tosses of all time.
On the surface, throwing out the first pitch at an MLB game should be very easy. It is something so many Americans were able to do with ease as kids. But it can be a nerve-wracking situation. Not just because television cameras and thousands in the stadium are watching on. No, many now fear going viral for awful throws.
However, usually, some of the worst first pitches fans have seen come from celebrities who did not become famous for their athletic prowess. Oftentimes, athletes are better prepared for the spotlight of the moment and are reliable to toss a solid first pitch. Especially if they come from sports where they throw a ball around for a living.
That is why it seemed like a lock that Dolphins free agent signing, Malik Willis, would nail the target when he threw out the first pitch before the Miami Marlins‘ game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Well, he didn’t and joined 50 Cent, Conor McGregor, and Darth Vader for some of the worst first pitches of all time.
Not only did he not hit the target, but he sent it sailing just like McGregor embarrassingly did five years ago at a Chicago Cubs game. For a player who is getting paid $67.5 million for the next three years, Dolphins fans should be a little worried about the man set to throw passes as their starting QB in 2026.
