July 8th Mariners Game

One of my work vendors asked me to throw out the first pitch at the July 8th Seattle Mariners game against the Twins. It is a once in a lifetime chance and I am excited and nervous to do it.

Last Sat was the first time in 10 years I threw a baseball. I played catch with a friend of mine off and on for a couple of hours and it has been 30 years since I have done that, and I sucked. Hopefully I can get in some more practice this weekend and the day of the game.

Wish me luck.

Very cool, I'll be watching the game, go Mariners!

Congrats and go M's, best season in years.

That is really cool... it doesn't matter how you look, just make sure you get the ball to the catcher!!

watch your feet! and GREAT luck to you...have a great time. BTW that must be one heck of a vendor to do that.

watch your feet! and GREAT luck to you...have a great time. BTW that must be one heck of a vendor to do that.

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Over the years he has become a friend. We have gone to see Rush together twice outside of work.

Last night was the big night. It was an amazing experience. I am supposed to be getting some professional photos in a couple of weeks.

I also got a Mariners jersey with my name on it and a Mariners hat. It once in a lifetime experience.

Below is me with the Mariner Moose and my friend who gave me the opportunity to throw out the pitch.

Awesome man..I'm more of a football fan, But i loved playing baseball and i would not even hesitate if i was offered the same deal as you!! And i would be nervous too..lol did you throw an illegal knuckle ball?

Awesome man..I'm more of a football fan, But i loved playing baseball and i would not even hesitate if i was offered the same deal as you!! And i would be nervous too..lol did you throw an illegal knuckle ball?

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Thanks. I am also more of a football fan. I like playing baseball more than watching also but it was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I could not pass up. The video of the pitch is below. It was a little high and to the left but made it across the plate and that was the goal.

http://vid85.photobucket.com/albums/k61/Junolalo/IMG_3340_zpsf28654e0.mp4

Sweet! Did you get to kiss the girl afterward?

Well done sir!

That IS a once in a lifetime exp.

Boy, I guess they'll let anyone out there on the mound.

Save that video for your grandkids!

Sweet! Did you get to kiss the girl afterward?

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A kiss would have been the icing on the cake, LOL.

There wasn't a bad looking woman working down on the field. I was so distracted I am surprised I pitched the ball over the plate