Vikings Rookies J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner Fumble First Pitches at Twins Game

Both first-round picks from the Minnesota Vikings struggled with accuracy in ceremonial first pitches, raising eyebrows among fans.

J.J. McCarthy's pitch veered wide left, drawing groans from the crowd at Target Field.
Dallas Turner also had a rough outing, sending his pitch into the netting behind home plate.
Fans and social media users quickly reacted, comparing the throws to other infamous first pitch blunders.
Despite the mishaps, both rookies are expected to play key roles for the Vikings this season.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell has indicated a competitive quarterback situation between McCarthy and Sam Darnold.