Texas Rangers superfan picked to throw out first pitch on opening day

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A longtime Texas Rangers fan has the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Thursday’s season opener. It’s the team’s way of saying thank you to fans for their loyalty over the years.

Mike Carter has supported the Rangers for more than 50 years and in three different Arlington ballparks.MORE: Texas Rangers NewsHe loves baseball – really loves baseball."My childhood was in the 50s and the early 60s. So, I grew up a baseball fan," he said.But the ability to play the game escaped him."I tried. But I’m short. I’m not real athletic. So, I finally gave it up. By the end of sixth grade I’d given it up," he said.

"Good times and bad times."His consistent positive presence did not go unnoticed by the Rangers staff.After the World Series, the organization began looking for a long-suffering fan to throw out the first pitch of 2024. Carter quickly came to mind."Mike specifically, I’ve known him for the 13 years that I’ve worked for the Texas Rangers. And you talk about a fan that is as emotional, as supportive, as loyal as any Rangers fan.

 

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