Dolphins QB Malik Willis throws horrendous first pitch at Marlins game —and gets trolled by MLB

Nypost · May 02, 2026 · 225 words · By Jake Nisse

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What to know about Dolphins QB Malik Willis throws horrendous first pitch at Marlins game —and gets trolled by MLB

It wasn’t the type of throw the Dolphins had in mind.

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What happened

It wasn’t the type of throw the Dolphins had in mind.

Why it matters

After signing a three-year, $67.5 million contract with Miami last month, Malik Willis was invited to throw out the first pitch at the Marlins’ game on Friday.

Common ground

The quarterback, who wore a custom Marlins jersey for the occasion, skied his throw over Miami infielder Graham Pauley — with even MLB taking a swipe at the 26-year-old.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Dolphins QB Malik Willis throws horrendous first pitch at Marlins game —and gets trolled by MLB?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Willis has earned the chance to be an NFL starter after releasing Tua Tagovailoa?
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Claim 1: “Willis has earned the chance to be an NFL starter after releasing Tua Tagovailoa.”

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A cross-reference from Nypost and a web search result both state that the Miami Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa.

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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 19, 2025 · Discover the best things to do in Miami, Florida, from South Beach and Wynwood Walls to Little Havana, Biscayne Bay sailings and the Everglades.
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Claim 2: “In his last three starts for the Packers, Willis produced 612 passing yards and six total touchdowns (three rushing with no interceptions.”

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Multiple sources confirm the specific stats (612 passing yards, six total touchdowns, three rushing, zero interceptions) for his last three starts with the Packers.

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web search NEUTRAL — In his last three starts for the Packers, Willis produced 612 passing yards and six total touchdowns (three rushing with no interceptions.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/02/sports/dolphins-malik-willis-t…

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web search NEUTRAL — In two years in Green Bay, Willis has started three games, played significant stretches in a few others, and thrown six touchdowns with zero interceptions.
https://zonecoverage.com/2026/packers/malik-willis-is-a-remi…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Green Bay Packers have won both starts with Malik Willis stepping in for Jordan Love. In a history-making performance, his third-down play was pivotal.Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis th…
https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/packers-malik-willis-mak…

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Claim 3: “The Marlins would go on to lose the game 6-5 to the Phillies.”

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While sources confirm a game between the Marlins and Phillies occurred, none of the provided evidence confirms the specific final score of 6-5 for that particular game.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Miami Marlins season was the 33rd season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in the National League. The Marlins played their home games at LoanDepot Park as members of the National…
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Claim 4: “Malik Willis was invited to throw out the first pitch at the Marlins’ game on Friday.”

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Multiple sources report that Malik Willis threw the first pitch at a Miami Marlins game on Friday.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Dolphins compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Confe…
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Claim 5: “After signing a three-year, $67.5 million contract with Miami last month, Malik Willis was invited to throw out the first pitch at the Marlins’ game on Friday.”

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Multiple web search results confirm Malik Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Malik Antonio Willis ( mə-LEEK; born May 25, 1999) is an American professional football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Aub…
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Claim 6: “The 2022 third-round pick out of Liberty has 1,322 passing yards in 22 games (six starts).”

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Multiple sources confirm he was a 2022 third-round pick from Liberty and has 1,322 career passing yards in 22 games.

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web search NEUTRAL — The 2022 third-round pick out of Liberty has 1,322 passing yards in 22 games (six starts). He’ll look to lead the Dolphins to a bounce-back year under new head coach Jeff Hafley.
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web search NEUTRAL — Malik Willis had 422 passing yards last season and 1,322 passing yards over his career. How many touchdowns does Malik Willis have?
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Claim 7: “He’ll look to lead the Dolphins to a bounce-back year under new head coach Jeff Hafley.”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that the 2026 Miami Dolphins season will be the beginning of a new era under head coach Jeff Hafley.

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Claim 8: “The quarterback, who wore a custom Marlins jersey for the occasion, skied his throw over Miami infielder Graham Pauley”

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Multiple sources confirm he wore a custom jersey and threw the ball over infielder Graham Pauley.

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Claim 9: ““Malik Willis’ first pitch was just a bit high,’ the league’s official account wrote on X”

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Three separate web sources quote the official MLB account on X stating the pitch was 'just a bit high'.

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