Nik Stauskas to throw out first pitch at Tigers game

Submitted by James Burrill Angell on

Nik Stauskas is throwing out the first pitch at Monday's Detroit Tigers game. LINK http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/04/nik_stauskas_to_throw_out_firs.html#incart_river_default

 

Well, that Jordan Morgan and now Stauskas. Just need McGary and GRII and we'll have a clean sweep. Maybe they can sell that to recruits (tongue inserted in cheek).

maize-blue

April 30th, 2014 at 5:03 PM ^

Damn, that's right. I totally forgot about that. But still, if Ray is any kind of decent maybe that could still be an option later in the season if the relievers are still a little shaky.

WMUgoblue

April 30th, 2014 at 5:08 PM ^

He's been very solid in Toledo thus far, it'll be an interesting dilemma if the Tigers can't get their bullpen to work out the kinks. It's also a bit surprising that Ray makes a start in Detroit before Fister makes one in Washington lol.

LSAClassOf2000

April 30th, 2014 at 4:49 PM ^

It might be just me, but I really do like that Michigan basketball is getting this sort of recognition locally. It is a small way to keep the program in the news, but a good way to highlight their achievements. As for Satuskas' throw, I would have to think that he will still score over 20 and lead the Tigers in assists during that one throw. 

gord

April 30th, 2014 at 6:53 PM ^

It just seems like there is no upside to being the person to throw out the first pitch.  If you throw a strike a few people stumbling to their seats see it out of the corner of their eye and if you botch it it's all over Sportcenter.

Blerg

April 30th, 2014 at 7:32 PM ^

Haha. I can't argue with that. BUT, many times they highlight veterans and other heros.  I believe the pilot that safely landed the airplane in the Hudson River a few years back has thrown out quite a few.  Politics aside, this was a great fucking moment.  Shortly after 9/11 the POTUS throws a strike in NYC during the Wolrd Series. Awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeSNNQZNJo0

Mr. Yost

May 1st, 2014 at 9:44 PM ^

Random note while watching the NBA Playoffs tonight. This about this.

What if Nik Stauskas played for the OKC Thunder?! Thabo Sefolosha is a great defender, but he SUCKS offensively. Stauskas is okay defensively, but he'd take care of all of the offensive lapses that they have when they can't score because they don't have a consistent 3rd offensive option. Stauskas and Sefolosha make a nice combo at SG and give OKC an offensive minded 3rd option they haven't had since Harden.