St. John’s baseball prospects make a strong first impression during a Mets event at Citi Field. Multiple reports describe Ian Jackson, who says he can’t remember the last time he held a baseball, and Ruben Prey, who says he has never worn a glove before. Despite their unfamiliarity with the sport equipment, the group takes part in the first-pitch experience at the ballpark. The coverage frames the moment as a trial run for players or participants connecting with the game in a public setting, highlighting how quickly they adapt to the occasion. The accounts are brief but consistent in noting both players’ lack of prior baseball experience and that the first-pitch activity goes smoothly at Citi Field. Overall, the reports focus on the novelty of the participants’ backgrounds and their successful participation in the Mets’ first-pitch event, with no additional controversies or on-field results beyond the initial presentation.