IShowSpeed throws perfect strike, backflips his way into viral first pitch moment

Milwaukee Brewers v Pittsburgh Pirates - Source: Getty
Milwaukee Brewers v Pittsburgh Pirates - Source: Getty

IShowSpeed has gotten his viral first pitch moment. The 20-year-old YouTuber and popular streamer threw the ceremonial first pitch at PNC Park in Pittsburgh before a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

IShowSpeed’s appearance and throw has gone viral all over social media as the young online personality threw a “perfect strike” and celebrated by doing his signature backflip.

@MLB shared the viral clip with the caption:

“IShowSpeed throws a perfect STRIKE and then backflips on the mound for his Pirates first pitch.”

The post quickly garnered several reactions as netizens took to the comments section to praise the streamer. @BelliEnjoyeralt commented.

“That was actually a good pitch.”

@hottakes_app praised Speed, claiming he can do everything.

“This kid can do everything.”

@LexAnderson_WS added.

“That young man is living the life sports wise frfr.”

More details on IShowSpeed’s America tour

IShowSpeed is known for his traveling content; this time, the YouTuber is ready to tour America. Speed began his 35-day America Tour, titled “Speed Does America,” on August 28, 2025.

The streamer is set to explore Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C.

In addition to his recent stop in Pittsburgh, Speed explored Boston alongside NBA star Jaylen Brown. On September 5, the two stars started their tour at the Boston Tea Party, where they played with Tea and did Muay Thai.

Speed and Jaylen also explored Downtown Crossing There, the NBA star challenged the streamer to a race with serious stakes. If IShowSpeed were to lose, he'd have to remove ‘Speed’ from his name. Fortunately for the streamer, he narrowly won against Jaylen.

Another memorable event from his 35-day exploration was when the streamer went to Harvard Square. Speed’s appearance was met with chants, cheers, and welcome shouts from a large crowd of people. Show interacted with the crowd, joining them for a game of dice and taking pictures. Speed also showcased some of his dance moves outside the Malkin Athletic Center.

SOCCER: JUL 22 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge - Source: Getty
SOCCER: JUL 22 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge - Source: Getty

On day six of his America Tour, ishowspeed visited Philadelphia. During his exploration, Speed tasted the cheesesteak. He visited the Philadelphia Eagles training facility, ran up the ‘Rocky Steps,’ and met with Meek Mill and Gillie Da King.


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Edited by Sezal Srivastava