The ceremonial first pitch is one of baseball's traditions, an unpredictable, sometimes memorable and often awkard moment as fans settle into their seats before the players take the field.
At Dodger Stadium, fans, celebrities, former players, family members of players and others have taken the mound to let it fly.
Los Angeles Lakers Austin Reeves (15) and Max Christie (10) share a laugh as they leave the mound Aug. 24, 2022 at Dodger Stadium.
Rick Dempsey Turns the Tables
Known as one of the best defensive catchers of his era, former Dodger Rick Dempsey turned things around and threw out the first pitch Aug. 23, 2022 at Dodger Stadium.
Welcome Back, Ken Landreaux
Former Dodger and Dominguez High School graduate Ken Landreaux delivered the first pitch Aug. 23 at Dodger Stadium.
Another Highlight for High School Sports Groundbreaker Jillian Albayati
History maker Jillian Albayati threw out the first pitch Aug. 21 at Dodger Stadium. Albayati is the first female to pitch in a CIF-SS baseball championship game. She has committed to Cal State San Marcos to play softball.
Like Father, Like Son
Charlie Freeman handled it like a pro, which probably is not surprise. The son of Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman took the mound to throw out the first pitch Aug. 10.
LAFC and Dodgers Mashup
Welsh soccer star Gareth Bale and LAFC teammate Kellyn Acosta were greeted by Justin Turner and Brusdar Gaterol when they tossed out the first pitch Aug. 9.
Clayton's Kids Steal the Show
A candidate for cutest first pitch of 2022, Clayton Kershaw's daughter Cali Ann, 8, and sons Cooper, 2, and Charley, 7, combined for a first pitch on July 26.
Fernando-mania Returns to Dodger Stadium
Still got it. Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela threw out the first pitch at the 92nd MLB All-Star Game on July 19.
Sports Worlds Collide
Three-time Premier League champion Joe Cole, of Chelsea FC, throws out the first pitch July 10.
Saweetie Nails It
Rapper Saweetie shows Mookie Betts her outlandish nails after throwing out the first pitch from the mound in a pair of Louboutin heels July 7.
Couples Goals
Mary Keller and Chris Taylor threw out the first pitch on his bobblehead night July 5.
Acting Like a Pro
Actor Ken Watanabe hurls the first pitch June 15.
Lou Gehrig Day Tribute
In honor of the great Lou Gehrig on the day baseball sets aside to remember the baseball great, Anthony Carbajal threw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium.
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