Dolphins QB Malik Willis throws horrendous first pitch at Marlins game —and gets trolled by MLB
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis threw a high and errant ceremonial first pitch at a Marlins game, drawing mockery from MLB's official social media account and fans. The incident occurred shortly after Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract with Miami. The Marlins lost 6-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies in the subsequent game.
- ▪Malik Willis recently signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.
- ▪He threw a ceremonial first pitch that sailed over infielder Graham Pauley at loanDepot Park.
- ▪MLB's official X account调侃 the throw by saying, 'Malik Willis’ first pitch was just a bit high.'
- ▪The Marlins lost the game 6-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies.
- ▪Willis previously played for the Green Bay Packers, where he showed strong performance in relief appearances.
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NFL Dolphins QB Malik Willis throws horrendous first pitch at Marlins game —and gets trolled by MLB By Jake Nisse Published May 2, 2026, 12:39 p.m. ET It wasn’t the type of throw the Dolphins had in mind. After signing a three-year, $67.5 million contract with Miami last month, Malik Willis was invited to throw out the first pitch at the Marlins’ game on Friday. And it didn’t go to plan. 3 Miami Dolphins new quarterback Malik Willis throws a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The quarterback, who wore a custom Marlins jersey for the occasion, skied his throw over Miami infielder Graham Pauley — with even MLB taking a swipe at the 26-year-old.
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