Yesterday was my big day throwing the first pitch and being part of the Akron Comicon day at the Akron Rubber Ducks game. The first thing I learned was that it's not so much "the first pitch" but "one of the first". There were fourteen of us throwing out ceremonial first pitches. So, technically, I was the twelfth pitch. But I don't care, it was still awesome.
I was practicing with my Dad for the last week or so because I respect our national pastime. Also, I didn't want to embarrass myself. We wound up throwing from the mound, which I hadn't practiced, but I managed to clear the distance which was the important thing to me. My pitch was ultimately high and outside, so I like to think of it as practicing my brushback move.
After that, I hung out at my table and signed posters and gave away comics. I think the mini comic con went really well, and I hope that this will be the first of many such events.
I even got to sign alongside Webster, the Akron Rubber Duck mascot. I'm the one without the feathers.