Maple Leafs' No. 1 Pick Gavin McKenna Air-mails Ceremonial First Pitch at Blue Jays Game
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 28
Maple Leafs' No. 1 Pick Gavin McKenna Air-mails Ceremonial First Pitch at Blue Jays Game
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 28
Summary
Less than 24 hours after going first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna threw a ceremonial first pitch at Toronto's Rogers Centre that sailed well high and drew laughs online.
McKenna said, "It was a tough throw" and "Wasn't proud of that," after taking the mound to a loud ovation in his first public appearance around Toronto as a Maple Leafs player.
The Blue Jays cameo quickly introduced the 18-year-old to the spotlight that comes with joining the Leafs, a franchise expecting him to help reverse last season's disappointing campaign.
McKenna entered the draft as the clear top prospect, and his strong Penn State season cemented Toronto's decision to take him with the No. 1 pick.