Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany to throw ceremonial first pitch for Los Angeles Dodgers

Many K-pop stars throw the first pitch for baseball games in the Korean Professional Baseball league, butGirls’ Generation‘sTiffanyis one of the rare idols to throw the first pitch at a Major League baseball game in the United States.

She’ll be standing on the mound atDodger Stadiumin Los Angeles on Monday, May 6 to throw the ceremonial opening pitch for the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and theArizona Diamondbacks. Tiffany will be joining top celebrities such asVictoria Beckham,Sharon Stone,Harrison Ford, andMatthew McConaughey, who have also thrown the opening pitch at the stadium.

Star Korean pitcher for the DodgersRyu Hyun Jinhas always been a fan of Girls’ Generation, and he’ll be on the field to serve as the catcher for Tiffany’s opening throw.

Girls’ Generation has also announced Tiffany’s first pitch throughTwitter, writing,

Tiffany from @girlsgenerationwill be at the @dodgersgame on May 6th to throw the 1st pitch & meet @hyunjinryu99! Come watch the game w us!

— Girls’ Generation (@GirlsGeneration)May 3, 2013

As many of you know, Tiffany grew up in nearby Diamond Bar, California and many of her family members still live in the greater Los Angeles area. Fans in LA, will you be going to the game?

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