DK Pittsburgh Sports · Feb 28, 2023
Burnett to throw out first pitch opening day
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Batman returns.
Retired Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett will throw out the ceremonial first pitch during the Pirates home opener on April 7. Russell Martin will catch the throw, and of course, Andrew McCutchen will be in that lineup in what will be a nice tribute to the 2013 playoff team.
Gotham, it's finally happening. So pumped and honored to throw out the first pitch on opening day in Pittsburgh! And who better to throw it to than my buddy, one of the best in the game, and a huge part of that playoff run @russellmartin55 ! LFG! #STFD #BUCN #LETSGOBUCS