Thursday’s Opening Day matchup between the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox featured an absolutely awful ceremonial first pitch coming from famous rap artist Megan Thee Stallion.
It has gone viral — for several reasons.
Megan Pete, better known as Megan Thee Stallion took the mound to start the season for the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Unfortunately, she didn’t exactly look to be in her element on Thursday night.
As she took the mound, she took a second to pose for the camera. She was then notified that she was about to go over the league’s new pitch clock, which also apparently applies toceremonial first pitches. She then proceeded to throw the first pitch way outside into the left-handed hitters’ batting box.
Megan Thee Stallion throws out the first pitch at the Houston Astros' season opener vs the Chicago White Sox. ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/s0bQwFMoKF
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) March 30, 2023
She could even be heard before throwing the ball that she “was scared” and even questioning who to throw the ball to despite the catcher clearly being behind the plate.
It is certainly a moment that she will struggle to live down. Many around the MLB world took notice of the viral video and offered their opinion on the lackluster first pitch.
"Who do I throw it to?" 😂
Houston native Megan Thee Stallion had quite the time throwing out the first pitch before the Astros' openerpic.twitter.com/7EkppKEkTH
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) March 30, 2023
“Who do I throw it to?”
Megan Thee Stallion had an adventurous time throwing out the first pitch at Astros Opening Day pic.twitter.com/Y8zJpnZxUF
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) March 30, 2023
Juuust a bit outside for Megan Thee Stallion. pic.twitter.com/BMZNTW3kim
— Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) March 30, 2023
While her pitch certainly wasn’t a strike, others actually gave her credit for some pretty solid form on the throw.
Good form by Megan Thee Stallion on her First Pitch. #Astros pic.twitter.com/tY3hlXPMFK
— Chad Washington (@ChadDWashington) March 30, 2023
Megan Thee Stallion's first pitch at Astros tonight was leaps and bounds better than the mess 50 Cent once threw at the Mets game and she looked super fly! #astros #openingday
— Kristie Rieken (@kristieAP) March 30, 2023
Megan Thee Stallion, First Pitch Mechanicspic.twitter.com/zSF2yjAc2s
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) March 30, 2023
This moment for Megan Thee Stallion certainly could have been better. Regardless, it is still a very cool honor that she got to do this for her hometown Houston Astros.
