World War II Veteran Has Decent Off-Speed Stuff
World War II veteran Burke Waldron tossed the first pitch for the Seattle Mariners for Monday’s Memorial Day game. Hitters beware: this guy has a mean breaking ball.
The 92-year-old jogged onto the field and delivered a solid first pitch to Mariners catcher Steve Clevenger:
Waldron checks all the boxes: smooth mechanics, impressive conditioning, more than one pitch (probably). He’s worth a look as an eighth-inning guy.
Latest
10 Fantasy Football Targets to Know Before Your 2026 Draft
Thu Aug 13 2026
MLB Thursday Best Bets: Field of Dreams Picks and More
Thu Aug 13 2026
Latest Betting
- WNBA Best Bets: Three Picks to Consider on Tuesday’s Slate
- WNBA Best Bets: 2 Picks to Target Monday Night
- Orioles vs. Twins Prediction, Odds and Best Bet for Monday
- UFC Vegas 120 Odds, Picks and Predictions: Best Bets for Saturday
- WNBA Best Bets: Three Picks for Friday's Slate
- Panthers vs. Cardinals Best Bets: 3 Picks for the Hall of Fame Game
- MLB Best Bets Today: White Sox vs. Red Sox and Twins vs. Royals Picks

