Paul O’Neill’s awful World Series first pitch required a do-over

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Is it a sign of things to come? 

Former Yankees outfielder —and current YES Network analyst — Paul O’Neill was tapped to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for Game 4, and it did not go well.

He totally airmailed the throw to ex-pitcher AJ Burnett in a first pitch to forget.

Burnett went and grabbed the ball and then sent it back to O’Neil for a redo.

Former New York Yankees player Paul O’Neill throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game Four of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Getty Images
Former New York Yankees player Paul O’Neill throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game Four of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Getty Images

The second attempt was better… but not the greatest either. 

Omen or funny moment?

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We’re about to find out. 

Derek Jeter, for what it’s worth, threw something close to a strike in Game 3, and the Yankees ended up with a 4-2 loss.