Former FSU football star DeMarcus Walker threw out the first pitch before a FSU baseball game this week. It wasn’t pretty but fans still show him love.
Former FSU football star DeMarcus Walker admitted he was plenty nervous before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to FSU baseball playing Stetson this week.
I wish ppl understand lol I was nervous https://t.co/mB74GStpNS
— DeMarcus Walker (@livinglegend_44) April 20, 2017
It’s arguably one of the worst first pitches I’ve ever seen, and as a former baseball player I’ve seen a lot of them. However, throwing a pitch off the top of a mound is more difficult than you’d think.
Especially if you haven’t thrown a baseball since forever.
It doesn’t matter if Walker’s pitcher was arguably just as bad as rapper 50 cent a few years ago. FSU fans still showed him love:
Everyone understands - just having some fun with ya 😄😁
— Melina Myers (@melinasphotos) April 20, 2017
Anyone would be nervous out there.
— LucyVT 🍢🏀🏈📉♿️ (@lucybball) April 20, 2017
I have to throw one at the softball game next week. You're an amazing athlete and I'm not. Super nervous. Hope it reaches the plate.
— Cyndi Ranallo (@CyndiRudd1) April 21, 2017
No worries. It was priceless, but we love you. Tear it up on that other field.❤️💛
— Kathy Brannon (@KathyBrannon1) April 20, 2017
It's okay brother. Next time use a slingshot :)
— Monty D. (@semnole) April 20, 2017
Thoughts
I’m sure it was embarrassing for Walker who takes a lot of pride in everything he does. However, he can take solace in the fact that he’s about to be paid a lot of money when he’s drafted in a few weeks.
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Also, he can point to the fact that he was part of a class that never lost to Miami or Florida, and leaves FSU football as one of the best sack artists in a long time.