Malik Willis threw first pitch at Marlins game. It didn't go well.
The Marlins invited Malik Willis to throw a first pitch at their May 1 game against the Phillies. The Dolphins QB's throw did not go as planned.
New Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis was invited to throw a first pitch at the Miami Marlins ' May 1 game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The result likely left Dolphins fans feeling trepidation about how the 26-year-old quarterback would perform in his first season with the team. Willis' first pitch attempt started well.
The Liberty product demonstrated good form while standing on the mound at LoanDepot Park, showing a convincing wind-up and leg kick that left many expecting a strike. Instead, Willis released the ball too early, causing his first pitch to come in high and well outside. It sailed all the way to the backstop, giving the catcher no shot at making the play.
Malik Willis' first pitch was just a bit high š¬ pic. twitter. com/nAQgI1yfdy ā MLB (@MLB) May 2, 2026 Willis' first pitch was hardly the worst MLB fans have ever seen.
Celebrities like 50 Cent , Stephen A. Smith and Mariah Carey have all endured significant difficulties delivering the ball to the plate, which has forever etched them into MLB lore. Nonetheless, Willis' failure to deliver an accurate pitch was a surprise.