Minnesota Vikings first-round pick J.J. McCarthy had a chance to show off his championship arm this week, but it was likely a moment he wishes he could have back.
The Michigan product was asked to throw out the first pitch before the Minnesota Twins hosted the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, but it was clear from his performance on the mound that McCarthy does not have a bright future in MLB.
Videos on social media showed the unimpressive attempt by McCarthy, but he was not the only Vikings player who let the pitch get away from him.
Former Alabama pass rusher Dallas Turner, Minnesota’s other first-round pick, might arguably have had a more difficult time on the mound.
“Didn’t have time to warm up,” Turner joked on his Instagram Stories after sharing a clip of his pitch.
The offseason fun comes at a busy time for the Vikings’ organization.
