Overview
- Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis air‑mailed a ceremonial first pitch at the Miami Marlins game on Friday at LoanDepot Park, and the clip spread quickly online.
- Former NFL defensive back Darius Butler answered the reactions by posting Patrick Mahomes’ own misfire from a Texas Rangers game in May 2016 and added a friendly "He’ll be alright! #FinsUp baby!"
- Mahomes responded on X on Saturday with a light tone, writing, "Chill chill chill. Thought we deleted all footage of this" with laughing emojis.
- Coverage highlighted that Mahomes has since won three Super Bowls and two NFL MVP awards and noted his baseball roots as the son of former MLB pitcher Pat Mahomes.
- The online pile‑on widened as old clips of Tom Brady and Joe Burrow throwing wayward pitches resurfaced, a reminder that ceremonial first pitches are entertainment rather than a measure of NFL skill.