Former Tennessee Titans star Taylor Lewan is used to big moments, but his latest one went viral for all the wrong reasons.
The three-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle took the mound at a St. Louis Cardinals game to throw out the first pitch. What followed was something Lewan and the internet won’t forget anytime soon.
Taylor Lewan’s First Pitch Was Disastrous
Looking confident as he stepped onto the mound, Lewan wound up, released the ball, and launched it far left. The pitch sailed nowhere near the strike zone, missing the catcher entirely.
The crowd erupted into laughter as Lewan immediately realized how bad it was. Instead of shaking it off, he dramatically threw his hat on the ground in frustration, looking like a man truly defeated by his throwing arm.
With everyone watching, he dropped to the ground and started doing push-ups, seemingly as self-inflicted punishment for the horrendous pitch.
The Cardinals’ mascot even joined in, mimicking Lewan’s push-ups while the stadium camera zoomed in on the scene. It was a full-on spectacle, turning the bad pitch into a hilariously unforgettable moment.
Will Compton Shows Him How It’s Done
If the viral video wasn’t bad enough, Lewan’s longtime friend and podcast co-host, former NFL linebacker Will Compton, was also in attendance, and he wasn’t about to let the moment slide.
Taking his turn on the mound right after Lewan, Compton delivered a perfect pitch down the middle. No drama, no push-ups, just straight accuracy.
The contrast between the two throws made Lewan’s mistake even funnier, and Compton couldn’t help but rub it in afterward.
Still catching his breath from the self-imposed workout, Lewan shook his head in disbelief while Compton casually walked off the mound, grinning ear to ear.
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Lewan Reacts to His First Pitch Disaster With Brutal Honesty
Rather than shying away from the viral moment, Lewan faced it head-on, delivering a hilarious but brutally honest reaction on social media.
“This is the worst day of my athletic career, and that includes the Chandler Jones game. I need redemption.”
For those who don’t remember, Lewan is referencing the infamous 2021 game against the Arizona Cardinals, where Chandler Jones dominated him, recording five sacks in arguably one of Lewan’s roughest career performances.
His ability to laugh at himself, whether it’s a brutal NFL game or a horrendous first pitch, is part of what makes Lewan such an entertaining figure in sports.
Lewan’s First Pitch To Remember for All the Wrong Reasons
While Lewan’s NFL career was built on dominance in the trenches, his baseball skills need some serious work.
Still, his ability to turn the disaster into a hilarious moment made the night a success. Thanks to Compton’s perfect pitch, Lewan will probably hear about this one for a long time.
