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THE CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH
The ceremonial first pitch is a custom and ritual associated with baseball. It began in 1910, when President William Taft attended the season’s opening game between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics. As an added touch of class, President Taft threw out the ceremonial first pitch from his box seat, and began what has become a tradition at many baseball parks. Through the years, the ceremonial first pitch has preceded many important games, such as playoffs, All-Star games and the World Series.
Our tournament takes pride on inviting dignitaries, community leaders and distinguished friends to participate in our traditional ceremonial first pitch, prior to each game.
Through the years many distinguished friends of baseball have participated in the tournament’s “First Pitch” tradition. They are listed alphabetically. More names will be added this year.
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Acosta, Roland Adkins, Adam Agliano, Buster Albritton, Sylvia Alfonso, David Allen, Jamie Alvarez, Dennis (Judge) Amoros, Sandy Amsler, Stan Anderson, Chuck Anderson, Scott Andrusyshyn, Zee Arena, Sammy Arenal, Skip Arens, Eric Ayo, Bob Bailey, Sam Barrington, Glen Bates, Don Beiro, Mark Bell, Travis Bennett, Don Bernstein, Lary Berrios, Dr. Jose Best, Dave Bingham, Gary Blair, Brian Blick, Larry Bobo, Cornelius Boehm, Terry Boggs, Wade Boggs, Win Bonanno, Bob (Judge) Bondi, Pam Boroski, Stan Bove, Russ Bowers, Dr. Richard Brackman, Dave Brady, Dan Branham, Herb Brantley Scott Brown, Mark Brown, Ronnie Burbrink, Nelson Burchill, Jennifer Burns, Jack Burns, “Salty” Byrd, Kim Cadahia, Mike Calhoun, Gary Campbell, Nate Canfield, John Carapella, George Carbo, Bernie Card, Eddie Cardieri, Eddie Carrow, Tom Caro, Joe Carreras, Ted Carter, Allen Carter, Chip Cedarburg, John Chastain, Bill Chic-Fil-A Cow Chillura, Joe Chown, Amy Cindrich, Paul Ciucio, Tony Clements, “Spud” Coe, Harry Collins, Trina Colson, Rodney Compton, Mike Cone, Robert Conigliaro, Bob Conlon, Tom Coons, Steve Cort, Barry Cosentino, Dr. Gerald Cotney, Linda Cozart, Russ Crawford, Jay Cressman, Dan Crippen, Dick Crofton, Mike Crumbley, John Cuellar, Charlie Cuesta, John Culp, Faye Deasry, Barney DeLaTorre, Buck Dellicari, Joe DeSormier, Tony DeSorimier, Vicki Destrade, Orestes Diaz, Eddie Diaz, Mario Diaz, Ralph Diehl, Chip (Brig.Gen.) DiMaggio, Nick |
DiSalvo, Tony Dischner, Danny Dischner, Mike Donini, Ernie Donini, Ernie Jr. Donnellan, Nanci Douglas, Preston Dowler, Preston Dowler, Boyd Doyle, Denny Dugan, Joe Dunn, Jimmy Dunne, Bill Duran, Scott Earnhart, Bill Elfering, Kevin Ellis, Giles Ellis, Paul Encina, Edwardo English, Thomas Enriquez, Tania Erickson, Ken Erlendson, Eric Escobar, Hilly Espinosa, Jack Espolita, Andrew Faedo, Lenny Farnell, Crocket Ferrell, Jay Ferrell, Melissa Ferrell, Syl Felder, Billy Fennelly, Martin Fernandez, Benny Fernandez, Frank Fernandez, Manuel Fernandez, Paul Fernandez, Ronnie Field, Chris Fegueredo, Rick Filippone, Mike Filippone, Robin Filippone, Nick Fiol, Clemente Fleming, Steve Frankel, Mike Freedman,Sandy (Mayor) Fuente, Arthur Jr. Fuller, Geof Fuson, Robin Gabella, Jim Gaddis, Carter Gamester, Robin Garcia, Cookie Garcia, Dr. Eddie Garcia, Lou Garella, Harold Gee, David (Sheriff) Gibbons, Sam (Congressman) Gibbons, John ‘Bey’ Gibbons, Walter‘Dirk’ Gibbs, James Glass, Bobby Godsey, John Godwin, Melt Gooden, Dwight Gonzalez, Rico Gordillo, Dr. Andrea Gordon, Greg Goss, Paul Graham, Terry Graves, Danny Grego, Dr. Mike Grosswith, Howard Groth, Johnny Guggino, Dr. Jack Hadley, Roger Hale, John Hall, Kellie Hancock, Garry Hardin, Heath Hardy, Andy Harris, Jack Harris, Mike Hartsock, Dan Hatfield, Fred Heath, Mike Heenan, Bobby Henderson, Cal (Sheriff) Henderson, Joe Henry, Jim Hernandez, Peaches Hester, Sonny Hickey Norm Highsmith, Ken Hill, Judy Hoffman, Bill Holecek, Russ Hooper, Ernest Howell, Billy |
Howell, Greg Hubbard, Norm Hume, Tom Hutchinson, Norm Ippolito, Tony Johnson, Larry Doby Johnson, T.J. Johnston, Joey Jones, Barry Jones, Javarious Jones, Terry Jorden, Mike Kachelriess, Dave Kaufman, John Keaton, Eric Kelley, Dean Kelly, Rodd Kelyman, Scot Kessler, Lois King, Scott Klepal, Dan Knight, Joey Komp, Dirk Korhn, Vernon Kotchman, Tom Kyle, George Latimer, Craig Latuf, Mike Lauck, Liz Lazzara, Bennie Leavitt, Jim LeBron, ‘Lionel’ Lee, Rozel Lefebvre, Lefty Leffler, Robert Lennard, Dr. Earl Little, Perry (Judge) Litwhiler, Danny Llanesa, Joe Lobo, Dick Lopez, Al Lopez, Al Jr. Lopez, Al, III Lopez, Burke Lopez, Eddie Macaluso, Anthony Macaluso, Gina Macaluso, Jim Macaluso, Karen Macaluso, Mike MacDonald, George Maddux, Lefty Boy Mader, Guy Mainieri, Demie Maniscalco, Dr. Benny Mann, Yancey Manteiga, Roland Marceron, Phillip Marfise, Larry Marshall, Jim Martin, Larry Martin, Mike Martinez, Arnold Martinez, Bob (Gov.) Martinez, Jose Martinez, Randy Martinez, Rene Jr. Martinez, Tino Martinez, Tony Maas, Duke Massaro, J.J. Matala, Kristin Mattner, Bill Maxwell, Bill McArthur, Brandon McCloskey, Ed McClure, Bob McCullers, Lance McFarland, Spanky McGriff, Fred McIlvane, Joe McKitrick, Yvonne McLaughlin, Paul McMurphy, Brett Menendez, Mike Meyer, Bill Mick, Bunny Mick, Mitchell Militello, Sam Miller, Lydia Milliken, Bob Minahan, Bill Minahan, Martha Miranda, Charlie Mirocke, Paul Molloy, Joe Mondor, Liz Monteleone, Rich Morales, Alex Morrison, Ann |
Mulling, Chuck Munn, George Musgrove, Doug Musumeci, Dr. Sal Nafe, Rick Nichols, Dr. Scott Nichols, Steve Niebuhr, Keith Nipps, Emily Norman, Jim North, Nelson Norton, Lori Nunnelly, Claude Ober, Mark O’Donnelly, Kevin Onis, Manuel Ooley, Rick Oravetz, Ernie Oxley, Tom Palomino, Sonny Parezo, Steve Parris, Greg Parrish, Larry Pascual, Camilo Pastor, Frank Patrick Lester Paul, Gabe Payne, Zach Pena, Orlando Pender, Shawn Perdomo, Charles Perez, Joe Permuy, Glen Piatnick, Mike Pickern, Dan Poiley, Joel Pomponio, Denise (Judge) Prado, Lelo Prince, Greg Pugliese, Nick Pulido, Phil Pupello, Dr. Dennis Purcell, Steve Purks, Scott Quigley, Larry Radice, Ed Raguckus, Joe Rametta, Tony Ramos, George Ramos, John Rampello, Sam Readling, Mike Reasonover, Bob Redmon, Glenn Reed, Billy Reed, Donna Reed, Jody Reese, Jim Riley, Rock Roberts, Robin Robinson, Laness Rodgers, Dan Rodriguez, Dean Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez, Julio Rodriguez, Larry Rodriguez, Dr. Rafael Rodriguez, Tapi Romano, Joe Ronne, Robin Rose, Lee Rouse, Ben Rowland, Brian Rupe, Greg Rupp, Chad Rupp, Terry Russo, Paul Ruth, Dan Ruth, Tim Sags, Nasty Boy Jerry Saladino, Bertha Saladino, Joe Saladino, Tony (Wellswood) Salmon, Alan Samson, Bruce Sanchez, Ray Sayne, Dr. Lynn Scallon, Tim Schaffer, Jim Schollenberger, Barry Schugel, Jeff Scolaro, Donny Scull, Kader, IV Sedita, Reggie Seoane, Manuel Seoane, Manuel Jr. Sewell, Rip Shamrell, Tim Shannon, Tom Sharp, Derek |
Shelton, Harry Shields, Doug Shepherd, Ann Shepherd, Read Shone, Barry Sickles, Dr. Walter Sierra, Jerome Siers, Joe Silverman, Matthew Simmons, Henry Sinclair, Jon Singletary, Wes Smith, Joe Smith, Katherine Smith, Paul Smith, Vance Soloman, Freddie Somellan, Carlos Spaller, Kurt Sprowl, Bobby Staats, DeWayne Stamets, Eric Steinberg, Ralph (Judge) Stewart, Bill Straub, Paul Susce, Paul Swalls, Gil Tewksberry, Jeff Tharpe, Chet Thomas, Fran Thompson, Bruce Timmons, Ozzie Toenes, ‘Hal’ Tomaino, Joe Tomalin, Terry Torre, Pat Tosca, Carlos Turco, Paul Tyner, Dr. John Tyus, Bing Urso, Joe Valdes, Joe Vardo, Jeff Varvil, Terry Vandermeer, John Vician, Eric Vogt, Bobby Voskershian, Joe Wacksman, Ben Wall, Hindman Wallin, Scott Walker, Kevin Watson, Rip Watts, Joey Webb, Tedd Weiner, Robert Wells, Kevin Wells, Tom Weston, Bill White, Chuck White, Steve Whitten, Dr. Ken Wigton, Rev. James Wilcox, Roy Williamson, Wayne Winship, Chuck Wirth, Dave Wittcoff, Ken Woodard, Bob Wrenn, Luke Wright, Brandon Wright, Todd Yasinskas, Past Young, Adam Young, Ken Zalupski, Joe Zerbe, Chad Zerilla, Jim Zuraw, George |