Former president George W. Bush was invited earlier this month to throw out the Rangers’ ceremonial first pitch by owner Tom Hicks, and MLB.com is reporting that he’s accepted.

Now, we mentioned previously that Bush’s most recent first pitch went over like a lead zeppelin, but it’s doubtful he’ll receive the same poor reception in Arlington. He’s also got a bit of a four-seamer on him. His throws routinely cross the plate, much of the time for a strike - at least from a generous umpire. Most ceremonial first pitches either bounce twice before getting near the batter’s box, or rainbow like a Johnny Damon throw home, so I guess that’s something. Credit where it’s due.

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