Grimaces first pitch was McGreat and the fans were lovin it. The 53-year-old McDonalds character threw the first pitch before the on Wednesday. Grimace did it in style, too, repping the teams City Connect hat. Grimace threw out the first pitch tonight at Citi Field SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) The day was a special one, too; it was Grimaces birthday. Explore More The throw was relatively good for being in a costume in 70-degree weather in Queens. Certainly, it was levels above 50 Cents abysmal first pitch, which was also at Citi Field 10 years ago. The rappers throw might just be the worst ceremonial pitch in history. Grimace got to throw out the first pitch at Citi Field. JASON SZENES FOR Brandon Clarke Jersey THE NEW YORK POST Grimace got to throw out the first pitch at Citi Field. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST Icon New York Mets (@Mets) Grimaces throw might have also been much better than or at least on par with some more recent ones like when pitch at the Yankees game last September. It didnt even make it to home plate not even close. Fans loved that one, but all for the wrong reasons. Smith tried to cover up the flubbed pitch as a changeup. It was a changeup! Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) Victor Wembanyama, right before he was drafted by the Spurs, , and he mi sed the target by a mile. After the throw Wednesday, Grimace had some fun with the crowd, . Grimace also posed with Mr. and Mrs. Met on the field, where he received his own honorary jersey with Grimace embo sed. After the game, the Mets X account honored Grimace, calling the mascot an icon. The Mets have picked up Grimace off of waivers. He will be available for late inning relief tonight We Gotta Believe (@GottaBelievePod) The fact that this giant purple blob who also had a giant mitt threw a pitch somewhat close to home plate, it must have at least been a pretty decent birthday. Especially when compared to past ones. Grimace will sleep soundly tonight, knowing his birthday trip to Citi Field was a succe s for the Mets, too. John Konchar Jersey