Manny Pacquiao reminded fans of his roots during a recent appearance at a New York Yankees game, showing off a different side of his sporting background.
The boxing legend stepped onto the field for a ceremonial moment that quickly caught attention, not just because of who he is, but because of how comfortable he looked in a different sporting setting.
It offered a glimpse into a lesser-known part of his journey. That is what made the moment stand out, but it was not completely unfamiliar territory for him.
Manny Pacquiao throws an impressive first pitch at a Yankees game
Pacquiao’s appearance was captured in a video shared via Sourceofboxing, showing him taking part in the ceremonial first pitch.
The moment came before an MLB game between the New York Yankees and the Athletics, with Pacquiao stepping onto the mound in front of a packed stadium.
Despite being known for boxing rather than baseball, he delivered a clean and controlled throw, drawing a positive reaction from those in attendance.
The pitch itself stood out because of how natural it looked, especially given his primary sport has always been inside the ring.
Manny Pacquiao reveals baseball was his first sport before boxing
The moment also led to Pacquiao reflecting on his early sporting background.
He said, “That [the first pitch] was good. For the longest time, I played baseball when I was young, in like elementary. Yeah, that’s my first sport before boxing.”
The admission adds context to why the moment felt so comfortable for him.
It also highlights a different side of Pacquiao’s journey, showing that his path to becoming a boxing icon started in a completely different sport.
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