Albert Pujols on President's first pitch: 'It didn't hit the ground'

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ST LOUIS — In the immediate aftermath of the President's first pitch and AngleGate at the All-Star Game, we were all wondering if the pitch had bounced or not. New replays show a close call, but fortunately there's catcher Albert Pujols (notes) to ~~happily~~ clear things up for us.

Let's go to Pujols' postgame press conference ...

Q: What did the President say to you when you shook his hand afterwards and did the ball bounce —
ALBERT PUJOLS: What are you talking about? He hit the ball right at my glove. He just told me, go get them and be blessed. I told him the same thing and that it was an honor to meet him.

A few questions later, for clarification purposes, of course ...

Q: Just to be clear, because it was difficult to see from the press box and the camera angle, did the President's pitch hit the ground, or did you scoop it up?
ALBERT PUJOLS: It didn't hit the ground. It was in the air the whole way. I scoop it up a little bit, but I think I was going to catch it in the air. It was a great pitch.

I'll go with Pujols' claim that he was able to save the ball from dirt, but "a great pitch" is where I draw the line. Revisionist history, how sweet is thy medicine ...

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1. Posted by THE GAME 2009 Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:16 am EDT
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I left A comment HOURS AGO and I was not the first! Where did they go?
2. Posted by OG Warrior Fan Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:27 am EDT
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Obama threw a gyro ball.
3. Posted by TrappedInFullerton Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:32 am EDT
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At least it was straight at the plate instead of over it or far wide
4. Posted by P Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:33 am EDT
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but i do love pujols
5. Posted by dbook43 Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:40 am EDT
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Why is it, that the media is making such a big deal if the throwing of the baseball was short or not? It was a nice throw.
6. Posted by followthailand Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:51 am EDT
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I agree with P. Obama is a little clueless as a president.
7. Posted by Kevin Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:52 am EDT
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its not easy throwing with a bulletproof vest on
8. Posted by DC Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:53 am EDT
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Who cares? The Pres pitched from the mound when most people stand in front of it. That deserves props.
As does his loyalty to the ChiSox as opposed to wearing some neutral MLB crap or Cardinal gear for a cheap pop.
People have griped that he didn't get it over the plate. That's pretty hard to do...ask Rick Ankiel or try it yourself and realize that from 60 feet 6 inches...it's hard to throw it across the plate. He made a good straight throw especially considering that he is not a baseball player.
Now get ready to hear all about it on ESPN because of the lack of sports news....WOO WOO WOO!
9. Posted by This is Dave, Hello There! Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:05 am EDT
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I don't know about the pitch, but the jacket was great.
10. Posted by mephistopeles1968 Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:12 am EDT
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Who the F@*K cares about where the ball landed? Get a life! Oh and by the way, "P" I suppose you think we would be better off with that idiot John McCain and the inept and TRULY clueless Sarah Palin? WOW, I think I'm going to throw up!
11. Posted by Poeman13 Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:16 am EDT
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You morons trying to bash Obama have no reason behind it at all.... what makes him a bad president? .... so far he is light years beyond the giant dumbass who just served for 8 years...
12. Posted by Lorraine C Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:30 am EDT
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Obama is a much better president in 6 mos than the last idiot we had for 8 years. But ogf course you guys have to get digs in whenever possible.The pitch was a good one,Can you throw a ball that far and hit a glove?
13. Posted by LeslieM Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:44 am EDT
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Obama is is a new hope to the world who is exploring all possibilities to restore the respectability and security of America and Amerricans.
14. Posted by Ceal Wed Jul 15, 2009 6:58 am EDT
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This is to P, and the other Presidents before him was not also that great.......Guess what they were all White. Get a Life.........Quit Hating! He's Black and Beautiful and guess what he's your President.........
15. Posted by jaz Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:02 am EDT
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Like Pujols said, "what are you talking about?". The president threw a pitch and the game was played. He wore a Sox jacket. He Is the Leader of our Country - Deal With It!
16. Posted by james Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:03 am EDT
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Well i think that it was a pitch.Not good not bad.Look at how many horrible pitches are thrown out as the first one.Also it was a ball game not a political event.I for one do not like Obama,and believe the reckless and irresponsible spending is hurting this country,but IT WAS A BALL GAME NOT A POLITICAL EVENT.So with that i say leave him alone about it.
17. Posted by jimmy h Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:13 am EDT
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He kinda threw like Palin would....
18. Posted by Iom K Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:18 am EDT
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His pitch took the same path his approval ratings and the economy.
19. Posted by Eric H Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:19 am EDT
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To me, the pitch was a bit symbolic: It started with a lot of hype and good intentions, but by the time it got to it's final destination, it fell to the ground - much like the President's plan for the country.
20. Posted by james Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:21 am EDT
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Nice one #32.
21. Posted by dandurand p Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:02 am EDT
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so what the baseball didnt hit the ground.what he needs to worry about is the economy hitting the ground.STOP SPENDING,FORGET THE CAP AND TRADE,AND THE HEALTHCARE REFORM,GET YOUR HOND OUT OF OUR POCKET,AND QUIT RUINING OUR LIVES!
22. Posted by A Supporter Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:16 am EDT
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If you guys can give Bush 8 years to ruin this economy, why are you jumping to conclusions with what President Obama is doing with less than 6 months into the Presidency. None of the earlier 4 or 5 Presidents faced a crisis like the one faced by Obama. He is trying to fix what the big Wigs on Wall Street have ruined over the past 8-10 years. Against all odds, Obama's calm approach is going to turn this ship around and make US a better place, but it is going to take time and if you are true American, you will let the President do his job. If you don't like it, deal with it in the next election. Cheers to all Obama supporters.
23. Posted by Joe S Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:24 am EDT
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this was a clear case of... FALCON PUUUUUNCH!
24. Posted by michael j Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:39 am EDT
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President Obama a bad president? Get a clue. Where were you these past 8 years... asleep! He is doing everything he can to fix the mess Bush and Cheney made over the years. If you don't like America just leave and take that good old boy mentality with youol.
25. Posted by richard nixon Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:48 am EDT
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it was a weak toss, not a "great pitch" and certainly not worthy of the prez's fist pump like he's k-rod, and we know how tired that act is. if he had just said it was a circle change-up or a 12-to-6 curve or even maybe his slider, then okay, but i hate when people, especially elected officials, oversell me on their shiit. it wasn't great, not fist-pump, it was a respectable effort. what obama should have done is written buck o'neil's name on a ball and beaned bud selig with it.