Connect with us

World

Paul O’Neill’s awful World Series first pitch required a do-over

Published

2 months ago

on

Paul O’Neill’s awful World Series first pitch required a do-over

Is it a sign of things to come? 

Former Yankees outfielder —and current YES Network analyst — Paul O’Neill was tapped to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for Game 4, and it did not go well.

He totally airmailed the throw to ex-pitcher AJ Burnett in a first pitch to forget.


Former Yankees great Paul O’Neill throws out the ceremonial
first pitch Before Game 4 Game of the 2024 World Series at
in The Bronx on Oct. 29, 2024. Getty Images

Burnett went and grabbed the ball and then sent it back to O’Neil for a redo.


Former New York Yankees player Paul O'Neill throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game Four of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Former Yankees great Paul O’Neill throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of the 2024 World Series in The Bronx. Getty Images

The second attempt was better … but not the greatest either. 

Omen or funny moment?

Follow The Post’s coverage of the Yankees in the postseason:

We’re about to find out. 

Derek Jeter, for what it’s worth, threw something close to a strike in Game 3, and the Yankees ended up with a 4-2 loss.

Related Topics:
Continue Reading