It’s been almost three days since Jordan Love was mercilessly trolled for his throw during the ceremonial pitch in a Milwaukee Brewers game.
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The Green Bay Charity Softball Game hosted by Jordan Love on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, Wis.
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Now, he’s defending himself.
The Green Bay Packers quarterback was invited by the Wisconsin’s no. 1 pro baseball team in a special ceremony and he gladly accepted the offer. His throw, however, is not that well-received.
He threw the baseball in an arc that even got out of frame before reaching Brewers’ star and designated catcher Christian Yelich. He was trolled in X after that with some saying he should stick to American football.
Jordan Love throws the first pitch to Christian Yelich before today’s Brewers game. pic.twitter.com/UwbC5vNF8b
— Scott Grodsky (@ScottGrodsky) May 26, 2025
Love said it has been a while since he threw a baseball and when he got to the American Family Field, he tried to do it as if he was throwing for the gridiron.
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May 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (22) slides safely into third base in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
“First pitch, it made it there. A little bit of a lob pass. Threw it like a football,” he told reporters after the conclusion of the Packers’ first OTA session.
“Definitely need to get some more experience throwing a baseball. Get a little warmup next time, and I’ll be good. Next pitch will be better.”
Jordan Love says people should still give it to him
Lots of things have been said about his pitch.
Yikes, hopefully thats not a sign of his accuracy this season…..
— Raz (@razziedazzie26) May 26, 2025
He overthrows in every sport huh
— Sophisticated Ignorance (@PHI215329) May 26, 2025
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May 26, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love throws out a first pitch prior to the game between the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
While his pitching is being held to a high standard by some trolls, Love thought there’s still something good that he did.
He had a good takeaway from that moment and thought he should be forgiven for it.
“I’m just happy I got it there, didn’t skip it,” Love said.
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