Tae Mi First Pitch: South Korean Actress Leaps to New Heights for First Pitch
Here in America the ceremonial first pitch thrown out before baseball games is just a traditional start to the game that raises tepid reaction from those fans actually watching, but in South Korea they take the first pitch very seriously.
Korean actress and martial artist Tae Mi had the honor of throwing out the first pitch before Saturday's game between the Doosan Bears and SK Wyverns, and went to new heights to show her enthusiasm.
Much to the delight of fans Tae Mi completed a forward somersault before throwing the baseball across home plate, eliciting a big cheer from the fans and a stare of disbelief from the players in the dugout.
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Her act was preceded by rhythmic gymnast Shin Soo-ji, who in July wowed the crowd with a gymnastic move in which she spun her leg one full rotation, while keeping her right leg planted, before sending the ball on its way.
Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen may want to be taking notes in case she ever is asked to throw out another first pitch the singer can make up for the horrible attempt back in July.
The "Call Me Maybe" singer was invited to throw the first pitch at the Tampa Bay Rays home stadium where her throw was deemed "terrible."
Although she wound up and released the ball, Jepsen's toss fell short of the home plate and even hit a camera.
Directly following her throw, the Canadian native clasped her hands over he face in embarrassment, but was able to laugh it off.
The whole ordeal was captured in a video entitled "Carly Rae Jepsen throws terrible first pitch," which went viral.
