Sorry, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Juan Soto … Steve-O was the star of the show at the Padres’ game on Monday night — throwing out an epic first pitch that featured a fireball!!!
San Diego’s MLB team tapped the “Jackass” star for the pregame ceremonies at Petco Park just before the Friars took on the Royals … and, in true Steve-O fashion, he wowed everyone in attendance.
The 48-year-old stuntman hit the field with a custom No. 62 “Steve-O” Padres jersey and a flaming glove … before he spat a liquid that set ablaze above him.
Before the ceremonial first pitch @steveo serves up a fireball before the Padres – Royals game at Petco Park. pic.twitter.com/qtaJRm5eQp
— K.C. Alfred (@KCAlfredPhoto) May 16, 2023
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Check out footage from the diamond — the flames were nearly as tall as him!!
The entertainer then put the ball into the fire … before he chucked it to San Diego’s mascot at home plate for a perfect strike.
Steve-O was clearly fired up (sorry) over it all … ’cause afterward, he gloated about the moment on his Instagram page.
“My first time throwing the first pitch at an @mlb game— I’m pretty sure it’s never been done like this, too!” he wrote. “Thanks so much, @padres!!!”
The Padres were stoked over the stunt too … tweeting, “Yeah, dude Thanks for stopping by and throwing out an epic first pitch.”
Yeah, dude 🤘
Thanks for stopping by and throwing out an epic first pitch, @steveo! pic.twitter.com/g3pZx4wqsn
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 16, 2023
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Steve-O’s first pitch was a sign of good things to come for the home team … the Padres shut out Kansas City, 4-0, and Michael Wacha brought the heat on the mound, striking out 11 batters in seven innings.
Safe to say Steve-O will be welcomed back in the future.
