Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, lauded as a hero for protecting lawmakers in the Jan. 6 insurrection, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Washington Nationals' home game Friday evening.
Goodman threw out the pgpitch before the Nationals' game against the New York Mets.
Wearing a Nats jersey with the No. 21 and "Goodman" on the back, he threw the pitch on one hop to Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber. He was full of smiles despite throwing his hands in the air after coming up a few inches short of the plate.
Capitol Police announced his pitch on Twitter and praised him for his valor in the Capitol riot where he diverted rioters away from the Senate chamber as lawmakers had gathered to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election.
"On January 6, he led a violent mob away from our elected leaders. Officer Goodman's act of valor was just one of many our officers displayed. Good luck Eugene! We know you'll nail it," Capitol Police said on Twitter.
Footage of Goodman's quick thinking surfaced on social media and awarded him widespread praise. One video released during the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump showed him leading Utah Sen. Mitt Romney away from rioters.
