"Happy First Anniversary of V's Pitch!" BTS's V Throws First Pitch at LA Dodgers Stadium on Its First Anniversary.. Major U.S. MLB Celebrates Grandly

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Major League Baseball (MLB) celebrated the first anniversary of BTS member V's ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, USA, with great fanfare.

MLB released videos and congratulatory messages marking the one-year anniversary of V's first pitch at LA Dodger Stadium. By re-uploading footage of the event and sharing reactions from the, the Dodgers' official media platform also acknowledged the commemorative occasion.

MLB posted a message saying, "Happy First Anniversary of V's Pitch!" along with clips of V throwing the ceremonial first pitch, including videos from different angles. It further stated, "V is so incredible that he is referred to by just one letter; everyone at Dodger Stadium felt awe in his presence."

On August 26 last year (Korean time), V took the mound before the game between the LA Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium. Wearing a Dodgers uniform with the number 7, he coordinated with Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers, who was assigned to receive the pitch.

Brian Giesenschlaugh, the sports broadcaster responsible for the live coverage that day, recalled via an MLB account: "Lucy and I had no idea what we were watching. But the crowd's reaction to V sounded like The Beatles were right behind us."

Reporter Kirsten Watson, after being momentarily speechless amidst the cheers at Dodger Stadium, said, "This is the loudest cheer I've ever heard here." From the broadcast booth, V was described as an "undeniable super-superstar," with comments stating, "V is a global sensation. As soon as news of his first pitch was announced, ticket sales exploded, and thanks to that, a truly large number of fans will gather at the stadium." Regarding his pitching performance, she added, "He threw a great breaking ball. It was really impressive. I'd say we should sign him right away."

Dodgers Nation also celebrated the first anniversary of the pitch, stating, "One year ago today, BTS's V, aka Kim Tae-hyung, threw his first ceremonial pitch at Dodger Stadium."

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