Miami Heat rookie Ryan Conwell participated in a pre-game ceremony at loanDepot park on Monday, delivering the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Miami Marlins’ home opener against the Boston Red Sox. Wearing a custom white jersey bearing his name, the left-handed Conwell threw the pitch to outfielder Griffin Conine, the two sharing a moment together afterward.
The 37th overall draft pick watched an exciting matchup between the two teams unfold. The Red Sox claimed victory with a 4-2 final score, scoring two crucial runs in the ninth inning to secure the win in what proved to be a competitive contest.
Conwell, the 22-year-old from Louisville, has generated significant interest during the offseason. During summer league play with the Heat, he appeared in four games and averaged 20.5 points per outing while shooting 41.7 percent from the field. His college resume included All-ACC second-team honors, highlighted by an 18.8 scoring average alongside consistent three-point shooting at 34.5 percent.
The Heat organization views Conwell as having considerable upside as the team continues building its roster. With recent additions to the roster, the franchise appears optimistic about his potential contributions in the upcoming season.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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