Who threw out first pitch at the Braves game tonight?

The Altanta Braves had a special guest at their home opener on Thursday night. One of Georgia’s sporting idols was responsible for the first pitch of the game against the San Diego Padres.

Who threw out the first pitch at the Atlanta Braves’ home opener?

Former University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, who recently led the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships, had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the home-field opener for the Braves.

Stetson Bennett had the honor of throwing the first pitch at the home opener for the Braves

Bennett's appearance was met with cheers and applause from the crowd at Truist Park. The former Georgia quarterback, who is now preparing for the NFL Draft, was wearing an authentic Braves jersey with his name on it as he threw his ceremonial pitch.

Bennett's homeplate appearance came just months after he helped lead the Georgia Bulldogs to a 65-7 win over TCU in the CFP Championship Game at the SoFi Stadium on January 10.

Stetson Bennett was instrumental in helping the Bulldogs achieve back to back national championships

Bennett's stock has been a topic of discussion leading up to the NFL Draft, with many experts predicting that he could be a mid-round pick. The former Georgia quarterback impressed during the NFL Combine, where he clocked in a 4.67 in the 40-yard dash and a 4.2 in the 20-yard shuttle.

Off-field issues also emerged for Bennett recently when Dallas police released the body cam footage of his January 29 arrest on public intoxication charges. Despite the setback, Bennett was thrilled to have the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at the Braves' home opener and shared his excitement on social media.

The Braves' decision to have Bennett throw the first pitch is part of a longstanding tradition in Major League Baseball, where notable athletes, celebrities, and even politicians are given the honor of throwing the first pitch at games. The tradition dates back to 1910, when President William Howard Taft threw out the first pitch at a Washington Senators game. Since then, many famous faces have taken part, including Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and even Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon.

Bennett's appearance at the Braves' home opener was a memorable moment for both Braves and Georgia Bulldogs fans alike. As Bennett prepares for the NFL Draft, it remains to be seen where he will end up, but his memorable college career has already cemented his place in Bulldogs' lore.