Home MLB New York Yankees Surprise Clarke Schmidt With Dad’s Ceremonial First Pitch

New York Yankees Surprise Clarke Schmidt With Dad’s Ceremonial First Pitch

MLB · May 23, 2025 · Comments off

New York YankeesSurprise Clarke SchmidtDad Throws First Pitch!!!

Published

Wholesome moment alert — New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was tasked with catching the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Thursday’s game … and as it turns out, he knew the honorary hurler VERY well!!

According to the broadcast, the team kept its plans for the toss under wraps right until the throw. While he was shaking hands with some active-duty servicemen, they moved to reveal his dad, Dwight, was in town.

An extra special first pitch 💙 @ClarkeSchmidt was surprised by his dad, U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Dwight Schmidt, to mark the start of @FleetWeekNYC 👏 pic.twitter.com/DJrQ91ZSVB

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 22, 2025 @Yankees

Clarke had a huge smile on his face as the two embraced … and then Dwight hit the mound with the rest of the Marines on the field to handle business. While Dwight’s throw was out of the strike zone, we’ll cut Dad some slack here.

It was all a part of Fleet Week in NYC … which kicked off on Wednesday. Dwight, who holds the rank of Colonel in the Marines and was deployed twice to Afghanistan, now flies charter flights for Delta … and has even jetted the Yanks around in the past.

The broadcast went on to say Clarke credits his pops for his mental toughness.

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 22, 2025 @Yankees

While it wasn’t a barnburner of a game … the Yankees took home the W in front of their guests of honor. New York secured the series finale with a 1-0 effort … with second baseman Jorbit Vivas putting the team ahead with a home run in the fifth inning.

related articles

    TMZ Sports MLB Baseball New York Yankees
MrThanh

Related Posts
MLB

🔥 EXCLUSIVE: “He Doeѕn’t Deѕerve My Reѕрect”—Femаle Commentаtor’ѕ Cold Wordѕ Ignіte а Medіа Storm, But Jаrren Durаn’ѕ 10-Word Reѕрonѕe Shutѕ Everythіng Down!

· January 29, 2026 · Comments off

“He doeѕn’t deѕerve my reѕрect.” Wіth juѕt thаt one ѕentence, а fаmouѕ femаle commentаtor ѕраrked аn unрrecedented medіа ѕtorm. Her voіce wаѕ ѕo cold аnd ѕhаrр thаt…

MLB

🔥 BREAKING: MLB Suрerѕtаr Freddіe Freemаn Aіmѕ for а Hіѕtorіc 10-Yeаr, $890 Mіllіon Deаl wіth Nіke—Joіnіng LeBron Jаmeѕ, Kevіn Durаnt, аnd Crіѕtіаno Ronаldo аѕ а Nіke Icon!

· January 29, 2026 · Comments off

Freddіe Freemаn’ѕ $890 Mіllіon Nіke аmbіtіon: іnѕіde the Blockbuѕter Deаl Thаt Could Redefіne Bаѕebаll’ѕ рlаce іn Globаl Culture іn аn erа when аthlete brаndіng hаѕ become аѕ…

MLB

🚨BOMBSHELL: Golden State Warriors face harsh reality without Jimmy Butler—With the ACL tear ending Butler’s season, all eyes are now on Stephen Curry to carry the load. Can Curry be the superhero the Warriors need to even make the Play-In? With an unlikely playoff run ahead, the Warriors’ trade deadline moves may be the key to reigniting their championship hopes!! ll👇👇👇

· January 29, 2026 · Comments off

Golden State Warriors Face A Tough Road Ahead: Can Curry Lead Them to the Playoffs? The Golden State Warriors have been struck with a devastating blow: Jimmy…

MLB

🔥 EXCLUSIVE: Red Sox Rookie Chooses Family First—Uses First MLB Paycheck to Give Mom the Home She’s Always Dreamed Of!

· January 29, 2026 · Comments off

іn а ѕeаѕon full of brіght young tаlent rіѕіng through the rаnkѕ аt Fenwаy раrk, one Red ѕox rookіe hаѕ mаde а mаrk off the fіeld thаt…

MLB

🚨BOMBSHELL: Warriors’ full trade package for Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed—A jaw-dropping move that could shake the foundation of the NBA! The blockbuster deal has the potential to completely alter Golden State’s championship ambitions. Can they land the Greek Freak and build a new dynasty? Fans are on edge waiting to see if this move becomes reality!! ll👇👇👇

· January 29, 2026 · Comments off

Golden State Warriors Prepare Bold Trade Package for Giannis Antetokounmpo: Jimmy Butler, Kuminga, and Draft Picks on the Table With Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly on the trade block,…

MLB

🚨BOMBSHELL: Mets get huge Freddy Peralta contract extension prediction—Could this be the deal that solidifies New York’s pitching staff for years to come? The prediction has fans buzzing as the Mets prepare to lock in one of the league’s most promising arms for the long haul! Will this move be the key to their future success? ll👇👇👇

· January 29, 2026 · Comments off

reddy Peralta’s Future with the Mets: Contract Talks Loom as Free Agency Approaches NEW YORK — Freddy Peralta, the New York Mets’ new starting pitcher acquired from…