The Cincinnati Bearcats welcomed former UC standout cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, the New York Jets' first-round pick (fourth overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft late last month, to throw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Friday's American Athletic Conference game against Memphis at UC Baseball Stadium.
Photos and video from @GoBEARCATS via Twitter:
From Gardner earlier in the week via Twitter:
From Atlanta Falcons third-round draft pick Desmond Ridder, Gardner's former UC teammate, via Twitter:
Gardner signed his rookie contract with the Jets last week.
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Earlier this week, a crowd of 3,125 gave UC a stadium sellout and the largest crowd in UC Baseball history.
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