Dolphins QB Malik Willis had one of worst first pitches of all time at Marlins game
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis threw a widely criticized ceremonial first pitch at a Miami Marlins game, missing home plate entirely. The errant throw, delivered from the pitcher's mound, drew attention for its inaccuracy despite Willis being a professional athlete. While ceremonial pitches are often challenging, the performance raised lighthearted concerns about his throwing mechanics with a baseball.
- ▪Malik Willis is a quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, signed in free agency from the Green Bay Packers.
- ▪He threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Miami Marlins game on May 1, 2026.
- ▪The pitch missed home plate and the catcher entirely, drawing widespread attention for its inaccuracy.
- ▪Willis threw from the pitcher's mound, a distance of 60 feet and 6 inches from home plate.
- ▪The article notes that while the mechanics of throwing a football and baseball differ, expectations for accuracy are higher for professional athletes.
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