Stephen A Smith botches 1st pitch at Yankee Stadium: 'I choked'

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Stephen A. Smith likely wants a second take on his first pitch at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night. 

The ESPN personality, known for his work on "First Take," was the man to throw out the first pitch in the Bronx for the Yankees’ game against the Toronto Blue Jays. 

However, Smith needs some work on his pitching skills after what went down at Yankee Stadium. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

American TV personality Stephen A. Smith throws a ceremonial first pitch before the first inning of the game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 21, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Smith, who donned in a No. 2 Derek Jeter white pinstriped Yankees jersey, did have some nice mechanics as he lifted his leg on the mound before the pitch. However, when he released it, the ball bounced about 10 feet before reaching the plate. 

Yankees fans in the stands jeered at Smith, who tried to laugh off the skipped pitch. 

In Smith’s defense, it could have been a lot worse. 50 Cent’s first pitch at Citi Field for a New York Mets game did not even come close to home plate. 

So, while this was not a good one by Smith, it does not fall in the worst-of-the-worst category. 

Smith posted to his own X account with a different angle of the first pitch, saying "It was a changeup!"

STEVE-O SPITS FIRE AHEAD OF CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH AT PADRES GAME

American TV personality Stephen A. Smith reacts after throwing a ceremonial first pitch before the first inning of the game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 21, 2023 in the