BOSTON — The Red Sox might not have made their recent string of trades had they realized they have another secret weapon waiting in the wings.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was at Fenway Park to throw out the first pitch to his friend David Ortiz on Tuesday before the Red Sox’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants, and the 6-foot-6 tight end delivered a perfect strike right down the middle.
Gronk spike?
Nah. Gronk STRIKE. https://t.co/dbmzniDWSK
— MLB (@MLB) July 19, 2016
Rob Gronkowski threw a strike to David Ortiz pic.twitter.com/0xJSiiLNOi
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) July 19, 2016
They shared a nice hug after.
.@RobGronkowski and @davidortiz. #PowerHug pic.twitter.com/tQuAs74sSL
— MLB (@MLB) July 19, 2016
But it was this Gronk face that really stole the spotlight.
This was, by far, the best part about @RobGronkowski's first pitch to David Ortiz. pic.twitter.com/lgbw9umeT7
— Pat Bradley ☘️🏀💰🏈 (@PatBradley_) July 19, 2016
Fortunately, Gronk kept his entire pitch arsenal a secret out there on the mound instead of letting hitters see his best stuff.
Gronk throwing out the first pitch at Fenway tonight. He's not planning on spiking it. pic.twitter.com/cip08KZ2Ea
— Chad Amaral (@Chad_Amaral) July 19, 2016
On second thought, maybe Gronk should stick to football.
Thumbnail photo via Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports Images
