Influencers, retired players, Olympians, and even a nun. The greatest ceremonial first pitches can come from anyone.

Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] April 2 1931 — Virne Beatrice “Jackie” Mitchell, the ...

1931 — Virne Beatrice “Jackie” Mitchell, the first woman in professional baseball, pitched against the New York Yankees in an exhibition game in Chattanooga. Babe Ruth waved wildly at the ...

1931 — Virne Beatrice “Jackie” Mitchell, the first woman in professional baseball, pitched against ... Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, hitless in his first three at-bats, singles ...