Larry Fitzgerald to throw first pitch Dbacks opening night

Larry Fitzgerald to throw out first pitch on Dbacks opening night

By Scott Allen | Mar 31, 2016

Jan 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) runs with the ball against Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) during the first quarter in the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

The 12-year receiver for the Arizona Cardinals has been tapped by the Arizona Diamondbacks for the opening night honor

Larry Fitzgerald had a great 2015 NFL season. It culminated with a 75-yard catch and then a 5-yard catch two plays later for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs. Now, he gets to throw a ball 60 feet and 6 inches.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have asked Fitz to throw out their ceremonial first pitch on opening night against the Colorado Rockies. The game is at 6:40 p.m. on Monday night April 4th at Chase field in downtown Phoenix.

Hear the good news yet? @AZCardinals all-pro @LarryFitzgerald is throwing the ceremonial first pitch on #OpeningDay! pic.twitter.com/srChsdnOsJ
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) March 31, 2016

Fans seem excited for Fitz as well. People took to Twitter to answer Fitz as to what pitch he should throw.

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