Penn State men’s basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry rang his 45th birthday in style Saturday night.

He threw out the first pitch at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park before the Pirates faced the Philadelphia Phillies. Unfortunately, though, Shrewsberry’s pitch didn’t quite make it to the Pirate Parrot waiting at home plate.

On his 45th birthday, @PennStateMBB coach Micah Shrewsberry threw out the first pitch before Saturday’s Pirates-Phillies game.

Good thing he’s a basketball coach! pic.twitter.com/UsxBWyJJer

— Onward State (@OnwardState) July 31, 2021

Shrewsberry’s big day continued with a fan meet-and-greet and pregame tailgate before the game Saturday night. The festivities were all part of the Pirates’ annual Penn State Night made possible by the Penn State Alumni Association and its Greater Pittsburgh chapter.

Even better? Each ticket purchased in select sections around the park included a $5 donation toward THON’s upcoming fundraising campaign.

Shrewsberry has been no stranger to ceremonial first pitches ahead of his first season in Happy Valley. Back in May, he threw out the first pitch as the State College Spikes opened their first season as part of the new MLB Draft League.

Micah Shrewsberry flashed off his arm by throwing out the first pitch at the @SCSpikes’ season opener ? pic.twitter.com/JQqDVYB2di

— Onward State (@OnwardState) May 24, 2021

Baseball might not be his strong suit, but who the hell cares. Shrewsberry will lead Penn State for the first time this fall as the Nittany Lions attempt to pick up the pieces following a disappointing 2020-21 season.

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