In every single ballpark, motivational speaker, Tom Willis, had made a goal for himself, to throw out first pitches in every single ballpark of Major League Baseball. Last night’s game between Colorado Rockies, and San Francisco Giants, on the Coors Field, was just another field on Willis’ list. Also, the 63-year-old, was born with a congenital bilateral upper amputation, decided early in life that he would not let his disability stand in his way. Therefore, as a child, he learned that using his feet for daily tasks was much more convenient. Also, the man did not get any kind of special attention whatsoever from his family.
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Likewise, on May 27, 2008, at Petco Park, Willis threw out his first first pitch at a Padres game. From then, somewhere, a goal started brewing in his mind of hitting the first pitch in all 30 fields where Major League Baseball organizes its games.
Was the first pitch at the Colorado Rockies game just another one for Tom Willis?
The dream that Tom Willis saw fourteen years ago of throwing the first pitch in all 30 fields of MLB got completed last night. So, yesterday’s first pitch to the mascot was not just another one for the motivational speaker. It also fulfilled a long-time goal and a dream.?
Yo this is so cool pic.twitter.com/lNm8XWc0fu
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) September 22, 2022
Meanwhile, the pitch thrown by Tom was loved by everyone on and off the field, and people did not hide their emotions. Then, at the final Major League Ballpark, Willis put the ball on the ground, took off his shoes, and threw the baseball with his foot like a great baseball pitcher.
Later, comparisons of his first pitch started coming with all the people who threw the first pitches with their hands and failed at it, terribly.
Who did the fans compared Willis’ first pitch to?
At first, the comparison of Willis’ first pitch came with that of the rapper 50 cent’s pitch.?
So much better than 50 Cent
— Razzball (@Razzball) September 22, 2022
https://twitter.com/Leboysteezers/status/1573053987217195008?s=20&t=4vYqaaWKo2wpzsr1uwyQdw
Then came the comparison with Connor McGregor.
https://twitter.com/NeneThelegend/status/1573049073422274561?s=20&t=4vYqaaWKo2wpzsr1uwyQdw
A fan compared his throw with Baba Booey.
And he still threw it better the Baba Booey
— USAPatriot44 (@UPatriot44) September 22, 2022
All in all, people loved the first pitch thrown by Tom.
That's awesome
— FAX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFAX) September 22, 2022
Literally rockies best pitcher
— MarthFieri (@MikuF_) September 22, 2022
Beautiful.
— haderach 'n roll (@doddering_fool) September 22, 2022
greatest thing I've seen in a long long time
— Pauly D. (@PaulDalrymple63) September 22, 2022
Give this man a contract!
— Manny 🇨🇦 (@MannyMac_) September 22, 2022
Threw a pitch at all the parks?
— WZRDMGK (@WZRD_MGK) September 22, 2022
God Bless! pic.twitter.com/9kZJ2HOqDA
— Dark Meld Depot-SW (@Catlover10000S) September 22, 2022
Not sure what’s more impressive, them toes tossing a solid pitch or a big knock-off Barney catching it.
— Pasture B (@PastureBilly12) September 22, 2022
He pitched better then 90% of people that have arms
— Michael Jones (@Mikekingjones) September 22, 2022
So impressive, so amazing, so awesome!!!
— tommyhawk (@tommyhawk7744) September 23, 2022
This is heart warming.
— Hairy Assburgers (@Hairyassburgers) September 23, 2022
This is amazing !!!. That guy is a warrior ❤️❤️❤️❤️
— Joseph Gonzalez (@Acehardlight98) September 23, 2022
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This is so special and inspirational
— oscar suarez (@osuarez24) September 23, 2022
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What do you make of Tom Willis’ pitch and his life journey? Do you find his life inspiring? Let us know your valuable thoughts in the comments section below.
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