Washington Commanders rookie quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels threw the ceremonial first pitch to Lane Thomas at the Nationals game on Sunday. Despite high expectations from Commanders coach Dan Quinn and ESPN analyst Louis Riddick, Daniels' pitch was low and skipped off the left-handed batter's box. The event generated significant discussion within the Commanders' organization, with many expecting a strike. Riddick praised Daniels' potential, stating he could 'take the town by storm.' The pitch, however, was widely noted for being off the mark, with some humorously suggesting he should have used a football instead. Daniels also shared a strong chest bump with Major Tuddy after the pitch.
Jayden Daniels’ first pitch was just a little bit outside. 😅 (Via: @MLB) https://t.co/31NFhBMblP
Safe to say Washington Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels' first pitch was just a bit outside 😂 (via @MLB) https://t.co/wOxk0gtddq
Rate new Commanders QB Jayden Daniel's first pitch. 😅 (🎥: @MLB) https://t.co/2eYmLoePS9
Jayden Daniels first pitch was a bit off the plate 🤣 https://t.co/lDqc6IlzuF
Jayden Daniels' first pitch at Nationals Park on Sunday was just a bit outside -- but Commanders fans should rest easy knowing the rookie quarterback's passing prowess is more impressive on the gridiron. https://t.co/A5i9bR5pPd
Washington Commanders quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels' first pitch was just a little outside 😂 https://t.co/05YnbhqXkB
Way better video of Jayden Daniels 1st pitch and strong chest bump w Major Tuddy https://t.co/IsbcOUJpN9
First pitch from #Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is a breaking ball in the dirt @wusa9 https://t.co/GVJe2O7kZ9
Just took this clip of @Commanders QB Jayden Daniels throwing out the first pitch @Nationals v ATL. #NATITUDE #RaiseHail https://t.co/Mfr2acT1eh
Jayden Daniels’ first pitch. https://t.co/MmY7ht7geC
Jayden Daniels' ceremonial first pitch to Lane Thomas was low and skipped off the left-handed batter's box.
State of the 2024 Washington Commanders (by @adamrank): Jayden Daniels must show he has what it takes to succeed https://t.co/synilqBjEb https://t.co/Bpbo0RhLIq
State of the 2024 Commanders: Jayden Daniels must show he has what it takes to succeed, @adamrank writes https://t.co/c9MqTenXvc https://t.co/PuG89KVgd6
Can Jayden Daniels' potential and Dan Quinn's experience put Washington on the right track? @adamrank explores the state of the Commanders heading into the 2024 NFL season https://t.co/c9MqTeovkK https://t.co/YfOftGzcbK
Jayden Daniels should use a football for the first pitch on Sunday at Nats. That would be funny.
Some serious praise coming for #Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels: “Rarely does the ball ever hit the ground… he is going to take that town by storm.” (h/t: @EarlForcey) https://t.co/7b7ioB72Mz
"[Jayden Daniels] is going to take that town by storm." 💪 @LRiddickESPN has high hopes for Washington's rookie QB 🤝 https://t.co/Dfivt6HNrh
Dan Quinn says there was a "big discussion" in the Commanders building about Jayden Daniels upcoming first pitch at Sunday's Nationals game. "We're expecting him to rip a strike."
Dan Quinn said there was a BIG discussion about Jayden Daniels throwing out the first pitch at the Nats game on Sunday. Said he's expecting a strike. No pressure.
Up next, we've got the Dan Quinn press conference live on @team980. #Commanders