Blue Jays call on Andre De Grasse to throw first pitch
2-time Pan Am medallist is headed to Rio Olympics
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse tried out a new sport on Saturday, taking to the field before the Blue Jays and Orioles game to throw out the first pitch.
Throwing out today's first pitch is Canadian sprinter <a href="https://twitter.com/De6rasse">@De6rasse</a>! A two time gold medalist! <a href="https://t.co/pMblDZDONc">pic.twitter.com/pMblDZDONc</a>
—@BlueJaysCould the Jays have a new pinch runner recruit? Watch sprinter <a href="https://twitter.com/De6rasse">@De6rasse</a> throwing the first pitch before the game.<a href="https://t.co/82siJVDoP7">https://t.co/82siJVDoP7</a>
—@cbcsportsDe Grasse is the reigning Pan Am champion in the men's 100 metres and 200 metres, and he has already booked his ticket to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
He is also coming off back-to-back Diamond League victories, including setting a season-best time in the 100 at the Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway on Thursday.
Andre De Grasse wins Oslo 100m in season-best 10.07 Catch him at Jerome Track Classic June 17 <a href="https://t.co/Od93BDOAAA">https://t.co/Od93BDOAAA</a>
—@dclement007