President Barack Obama is ready to take the mound for the first time.
After turning down many requests to throw out ceremonial first pitches, Obama will be in attendance at the 80th All-Star Game on July 14 in St. Louis.
Obama will be the fourth president to throw out the first picth at an All-Star Game.
"Major Leauge Baseball is truly honored," said baseball comminsionor Bud Selig.
However, this will not be the first time Obama has hit the hill. As a US Senator, Obama threw out a first pitch at White Sox A.L. championship game in 2005.
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