This at last night's MLB All-Star game and as reported by Yahoo Sports:
Earlier on Tuesday, the President said that he planned to throw his first Presidential pitch high so it'd get to the plate without bouncing, but his control was lacking. He clearly didn't throw a strike like George W. Bush famously did during the 2001 World Series in New York just weeks after Sept. 11.
The more debatable point from the historic moment was the reception the President was afforded by the self-described "best fans in baseball." Though Obama was roundly cheered by the All-Star fans, his live presence still didn't attract the applause that George W. Bush did during a taped announcement by the four previous Presidents before the game and some boos could even be heard among the cheers.
Not only did the man not throw a strike... I think he threw like a girl... just sayin':
UPDATE: Here's how a real President does it (via Don Surber in e-mail):
He's a girly man
Posted by: Bernie | Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Considering he achieved the presidency of the U.S. based upon the same level of talent and achievement as that pitch, by tomorrow I expect him to be pitching for the Yankees.
No doubt he’ll want to *Change* the rules so empathy is worth a run or two, no score is kept less anyone is offended, no celebrating after good plays so not to show arrogance, during the seventh inning stretch everyone is lead in rendition of God Damn Amerikkka and during the post game handshake both teams apologize to each for their perceived transgressions.
Posted by: tim aka The Godless Heathen | Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 02:07 PM
Tim... LOL!!! That was brilliant.
Posted by: chuck aka XtnYoda | Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 04:50 PM
I agree with chuck - that was truly a brilliant analysis.
Posted by: Mommynator | Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 08:36 PM
Btw, my GIRLS don't throw like girls! My youngest girl has a mean, fast pitch.
Posted by: Mommynator | Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 08:37 PM