Charlie Sheen Baseball Movie Role Inspired Him — Will He Throw The Ceremonial First Pitch For The World Series?
As you may remember, Charlie Sheen had the role of a character called Rick “Wild Thing” Vaughn in two different baseball-themed movies – Major League and Major League II. It would appear as if his baseball movie role has inspired him to want to throw the first ceremonial pitch for Game 1 of the World Series this year.
In movies, Major League and Major League II, Charlie Sheen played the role of the Cleveland Indians flame-throwing pitcher Rick “Wild Thing” Vaughn. Considering his role in a baseball-themed movie series, he was inspired to want to throw the first pitch for the Indians. After all, it has been a pretty long time since the Indians made it to the World Series. Seems like a fitting match, right?
If you haven’t had the pleasure of watching the baseball-themed movies Charlie starred in, check out the clip from the movie below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mi3KNEpbA4
It was on Thursday that Charlie tweeted how “honored” he would be to throw that first pitch. “Major League continues to be the gift that keeps on giving! If called upon, I’d be honored,” he tweeted. He attached a picture of his days as a faux player for the Indians to the message.
Major League
continues to be the gift
that keeps on giving!if called upon,
I'd be honored. pic.twitter.com/ijjAU0Qvbw— Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) October 20, 2016
The question is – will Charlie Sheen’s baseball movie themed inspiration get him anywhere? Would the Major League Baseball let Sheen throw that first ceremonial pitch?
The Chicago Tribute reports that Charlie Sheen is going to have to keep “Wild Thing” from the baseball movie two-part saga in the bullpen for now. Why? Because the Major League Baseball claims that decisions regarding who will throw the first pitch during Game 1 have already been made, and Charlie Sheen didn’t make the cut.
A spokesman of the Major League Baseball claims to have already worked with the Indians in order to identify “former franchise greats” in order to allow one of them to throw that first ceremonial pitch. An announcement on exactly who it is that will be throwing that first pitch has yet to be made. But, the announcement is expected to come next week. Unfortunately for Charlie Sheen, it would appear as if his baseball movie inspired idea is not going to be enough for the Indians to offer him the honor of throwing the first pitch.
The Indians will host Game 1 and Game 2 of the World Series on Tuesday and Wednesday. If necessary, Cleveland will host Game 6 and 7 of the World Series on November 1 and 2.
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In response to the baseball movie themed inspiration, a lot of Indian fans have started to buzz on social media about letting Sheen throw the first pitch, which isn’t that surprising. The fans also want Sheen to be involved in the program festivities. After all, he is an iconic Indian player – even if he wasn’t a real player.
Cleveland Indians fans want Charlie Sheen to throw out first pitch during World Series https://t.co/Jsfywgamhs pic.twitter.com/HeNNbKW17t
— WKYC 3News (@wkyc) October 20, 2016
I think the @Indians are STUPID if they don't let @charliesheen throw on the first pitch as "wild thing"
— ryan theriot (@rtheriot7) October 21, 2016
There's really only one choice as to who should throw out the first pitch before game one of the World Series https://t.co/8UGQoWJUmp
— Bottlegate (@Bottlegate) October 21, 2016
Needless to Say: Charlie Sheen throwing out the first pitch as "Wild Thing" would be an all-time sports moment.
— William Quantrillie (@WillyQuantrill) October 21, 2016
I'm all in for Charlie Sheen throwing out 1st pitch in World Series if he comes in from bullpen, in costume, w/vest & glasses & music.
— Jason Smith (@howaboutafresca) October 21, 2016
As you can see, both Indians and Charlie Sheen fans are pretty adamant about him throwing the pitch being a good idea. Too bad the MLB doesn’t feel the same way.
What do you think about Charlie Sheen’s baseball movie themed inspiration? Do you think it would be a good idea for him to throw the first ceremonial pitch? Or, do you think the Major League Baseball is making the right call by selecting someone else to throw that first pitch instead? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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