Marquis Grissom Throws Ceremonial First Pitch
Marquis Grissom threw out the first pitch, as reported by MLB.com.
Atlanta, GA, August 28, 2026 — Marquis Grissom, a former Major League Baseball player, participated in a ceremonial first pitch event. The action was reported by MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball.
The specific date and location of the event were not provided in the summary. It is also not specified which team or league the first pitch was for, or the occasion that prompted this ceremonial role for Grissom.
Marquis Grissom played in MLB for 17 seasons, from 1989 to 2005. He was known as an outfielder and spent time with several teams during his career, including the Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, and New York Yankees. He was also a two-time All-Star and a three-time Gold Glove Award winner.
Ceremonial first pitches are a common tradition at baseball games, often featuring athletes, celebrities, politicians, or other notable figures to commemorate special events or anniversaries.
Further details regarding the context of Grissom’s appearance, such as the specific game, the reason for the honor, or any accompanying remarks, were not made available in the provided information.
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