Shane Beamer, South Carolina’s head football coach, will deliver the ceremonial first pitch in the Gamecocks’ Sunday baseball game against Sacred Heart University. This will be the last game of a three-game series to open the 2025 college baseball season.
Shane Beamer To Throw First Pitch at South Carolina Baseball Opener
South Carolina’s baseball team will commence the 2025 season on Friday with a three-game weekend series against the Sacred Heart Pioneers. To add to the thrill of Opening Day, Coach Beamer will throw the ceremonial first pitch on Sunday’s matchup.
The move is part of a long tradition of honoring notable figures in Gamecock athletics and interacting with the wider sports community.
This is not Beamer’s first pitch on the mound at Founders Park. In April 2021, he threw the first pitch before a game against No. 1 Arkansas. This was his first public appearance as South Carolina’s head football coach.
His engagement in such activities reflects his commitment to uniting the college’s various athletic programs and promoting school spirit.
Since his hiring, Beamer has been a fixture of the Gamecock community, regularly visiting basketball, baseball, and other sporting events to show his support.
Gamerock Athletics tweeted the first pitchers for the season-opening series.
Our first pitch throwers for Opening Weekend ⚾️
Jeremiah Donati on Friday, Ray Tanner on Saturday, and Shane Beamer on Sunday. DON’T MISS IT! pic.twitter.com/SHWkGFkgeE
— Gamecock Athletics (@GamecocksOnline) February 10, 2025
“Our first pitch throwers for Opening Weekend are Jeremiah Donati on Friday, Ray Tanner on Saturday, and Shane Beamer on Sunday. DON’T MISS IT,” the post read.
Coach Beamer’s first-pitch appearance comes after a 9-4 campaign last football season. His leadership even won him a contract renewal until 2030 at an annual salary of $8.15 million.
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Fans who plan to catch Beamer’s first pitch and cheer on the Gamecocks can attend the season opener on Sunday at Founders Park in Columbia, S.C. Tickets are available on the university’s athletics website.
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