Russell Wilson throws impressive first pitch ahead of Pirates-Red Sox game in Pittsburgh… one month after former Super Bowl-winning QB signed one-year deal with the Steelers
- Russell Wilson signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in March
- Wilson was also filmed hitting at PNC Park before throwing out the first pitch
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson showed off his skills on both ends of the ballpark when he visited PNC Park to throw out the first pitch on Friday.
Before the Pirates’ game against the Boston Red Sox at home, the former Super Bowl champion had the honor of throwing the ceremonial pitch in his new city.
Wilson wore a black Pirates jersey as he took the mound. He then showed how his quarterback accuracy translates to baseball with a fast and targeted pitch.
Additionally, Wilson showed his prowess in the batter’s box.
A clip posted by MLB shows the Steelers’ new at-bat facilitator. Wilson shows off his swing and crushes several balls on the field.
Russell Wilson threw an impressive first pitch at PNC Park prior to the Pirates-Red Sox game
Wilson was also filmed throwing a few at-bats before throwing out the first pitch
Wilson arrived in Pittsburgh after his four-year contract with the Denver Broncos was cut midway after two mediocre seasons. After being told he would be cut in free agency, the Broncos gave Wilson the green light to talk to other teams ahead of time.
Before landing with the Steelers, Wilson reportedly met with the Raiders and Giants.
In addition to Wilson, the Steelers also acquired rising star Justin Fields from Chicago.
With a veteran and rising quarterback on his roster, Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin previously revealed the 2014 Super Bowl winner is in pole position to start. On the other hand, Fields will get minutes, but will mainly serve as a fill-in for his senior.
Wilson joined the Pittsburgh Steelers after two mediocre seasons with the Denver Broncos
After meeting with the Raiders and Giants, Wilson signed a one-year contract with Steel City
“Russell has those resources, man, that structure, and that’s why I say he’s in the pole position, man,” Tomlin said in March. “It just creates a synergy that I think is good for this time of year.”
“When it’s time to compete, we go to training camp-like conditions and we go to stadiums in preseason and so on. Obviously Justin will get an opportunity that will showcase his capabilities.”
Wilson and Fields will stoke the flames for a Steelers team that finished last season with a 10-7 record and a third-place finish in the AFC North.