Braxton Miller throws out first pitch at Reds game (Video)
Braxton Miller took a break from his NFL preparation Monday night.
The former Ohio State quarterback and wide receiver was a guest of the Cincinnati Reds and threw out the first pitch ahead of the Reds’ game against the Colorado Rockies.
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Miller, with his 3-year-old son Landon by his side, delivered a strike to Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips.
.@BraxtonMiller5 threw his first pitch to @DatDudeBP, and he did it with style. #Reds #RedsSocial https://t.co/2oTcVYNB2l
— FOX Sports Ohio (@FOXSportsOH) April 18, 2016
Present ⚾️ and future 🏈. pic.twitter.com/fGVkq2VZV6
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) April 18, 2016
Wearing a signed Pete Rose jersey, Miller warmed up with outfielder Billy Hamilton before heading to the mound.
Oh nothing, just @BraxtonMiller5 playing catch with @BillyHamilton. #Redshttps://t.co/7LPEVLuloC
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) April 18, 2016
We made it !!! With my @PeteRose_14 jersey on... 🤐 pic.twitter.com/gWS58caDCe
— BRAXTON MILLER (@BraxtonMiller5) April 18, 2016
Landon had fun with Mr. Red, too.
Before first pitch, @BraxtonMiller5 and son and Mr. Red. Too cute. #reds #Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/Jyrk1rnfTq
— David Jablonski (@DavidPJablonski) April 18, 2016
Miller put up huge numbers as a quarterback in his first three seasons with the Buckeyes, but transitioned to wideout after a shoulder injury and the emergence of OSU quarterbacks J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones.
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Miller recognized that he was better suited as a wide receiver at the next level and put up solid numbers – 26 catches for 341 yards and three scores – in his first year playing the position.
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