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'On A Scale 1-10 How Bad Was That?': Steelers Lineman Zach Banner Throws Out First Pitch At Pirates Game

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- You've heard him report as eligible as a receiver on the offensive line, but now Zach Banner has reported as eligible to throw out the first pitch.

On Monday, Steelers offensive lineman Zach Banner threw out the first pitch before the Pirates game vs. the Brewers.

After throwing out the first pitch, Banner asked on social media, "On a scale of 1-10, how bad was that?"

The Pirates responded, saying "It was a safe play. You aimed high. As far as offensive linemen go, it was a great first pitch."

Post-Gazette writer Mike Persak said it was "not a strike."

Banner wasn't the only Pittsburgh athlete to throw out a first pitch on Monday night, either.

His new teammate, Najee Harris, was honored with throwing out the first pitch at the Giants game in San Francisco. 

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