Malik Willis throws bad ceremonial first pitch for Miami Marlins

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 2

The newly minted Miami Dolphins starting quarterback made the errant throw before Friday night's series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies in Miami.
The pitch drew online mockery and was portrayed as even worse than an earlier Marlins ceremonial throw by Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders' 2026 No. 1 draft pick.
The moment added to unwanted attention around the Marlins, whose season has cooled after an 8-5 start, and prompted jokes about Willis before his first season under center.

Does Malik Willis's disastrous first pitch foreshadow problems for the Dolphins' massive quarterback gamble this season?

Could the Marlins' viral first pitch blunders actually boost their struggling attendance and team image?

Will Fernando Mendoza's leadership off the field translate to NFL success, or do these public mishaps signal deeper adjustment challenges?