Therapy Rabbit, UNLV Coach Highlight First Pitches

Alex the Great, a Flemish Giant rabbit rescued from a meat farm and now the only certified therapy rabbit in the U.S., threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Reno Aces using a pitching machine at Greater Nevada Field during Harry Potter night. Alex, who has over 54,000 Instagram followers, routinely visits hospitals and charity events, amplifying his role as a baseball ambassador. UNLV football head coach Dan Mullen threw out the first pitch for the Las Vegas Aviators, marking his debut season in the role as he prepares for the Rebels’ upcoming campaign. These ceremonial first pitches underscore how minor league baseball engages communities by celebrating both unique animal ambassadors and local sports figures.