There are few personalities as unique in pro sports as John Daly’s. The long-time golfing legend has built a persona around his colorful (and surly) demeanor, his straight-shooting attitude, some wonderful outfits, and, of course, having plenty of talent to be a golfer on the PGA Tour.
I’m not a detective by any means, but we might be forgetting one of Daly’s talents he doesn’t get to share too often — his rocket arm on the baseball mound.
Before the Cardinals (-1.5) and Nationals squared off on Wednesday night, Daly was marked down for the ceremonial first pitch. He did not disappoint:
John Daly, Miss Missouri… all kinds of first pitch excitement tonight at Busch.#STLCards pic.twitter.com/LD3wMBxHKe
— Bally Sports Midwest (@BallySportsMW) September 7, 2022
Man, that’s a live arm. Right to the catcher’s glove and a smooth delivery as can be. And in flip-flops! I mean, no hyperbole, that’s honestly one of the better first pitches I’ve personally ever seen.
At this point, it might be fair to wonder — is there anything Daly can’t do?
Fans loved seeing Daly unleash his rocket first pitch
John Daly letting it sling on the ceremonial first pitch! pic.twitter.com/FJX9xUzrfs
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthewCFB) September 8, 2022
— JC (@78jc) September 8, 2022
John Daly has a cannon. Who knew https://t.co/aATNsbqhbp
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) September 8, 2022
You just knew John Daly could throw a baseball. https://t.co/KRkDuwWYwP
— Joe Hutzal (@JoeHutzal) September 8, 2022
The legend grows. Lol. https://t.co/nWU3ofnBZ8
— John Catto (@kato17) September 8, 2022
The Legend of John Daly Continues… https://t.co/jJOHynV6uH
— Yass Leves (@YassLeves) September 8, 2022
Pro’s Pro https://t.co/OHE35V0Api
— Chris Feinthel (@CFeinthel) September 7, 2022
Flip flops on and zips in a strike 🔥@PGA_JohnDaly at the @Cardinals game during @AscensionCCG week. pic.twitter.com/xunZ59sCQ6
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) September 8, 2022
