Former NFL Taylor Lewan Botches Ceremonial First Pitch Cardinals Game

Taylor Lewan, former Tennessee Titans offensive tackle, threw one of the worst ceremonial first pitches in recent memory at a Cardinals game, drawing inevitable comparisons to 50 Cent's famously bad pitch. Despite a seemingly proper windup, Lewan's pitch veered dramatically wide, forcing fans to dodge and prompting Lewan to throw his hat down in frustration and do push-ups as self-punishment. He acknowledged the pitch's failure on social media, calling it the worst day of his athletic career, even worse than games where he faced tough opponents like Chandler Jones. The incident rekindled the long-standing tradition of notable figures struggling with ceremonial first pitches, joining a list that includes athletes like Michael Jordan and John Wall. Lewan's mishap became a viral moment, with fans and commentators instantly trolling him, underscoring how even former professional athletes can falter in this lighthearted yet high-pressure ritual. His co-host Will Compton later threw a much better pitch, but it was too late to save Lewan from his newfound notoriety.