Pujols To Catch Obama's All-Star Pitch

Pujols has been selected to catch President Barack Obama's ceremonial first pitch before the Midsummer Classic at Busch Stadium. The game will air on FOX at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday. President Obama will be wearing a black glove specifically designed for him by Wilson. The glove includes "Obama #44" written in script and an American flag. Following the first pitch, the glove will be authenticated by MLB and sent to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

The president has also received a request to appear in the FOX Sports broadcast booth during the game.

"We are discussing with FOX the prospect of him being in the booth," White House spokesperson Dan Pfeiffer told SI.com.


Full schedule of events



July 10-14
Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest at America's Center

July 11
MLB All-Star Charity Concert presented by Pepsi: Featuring Sheryl Crow
Under the Gateway Arch at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in downtown St. Louis
Gates open at 2 p.m. CT. Show starts at 8 p.m. CT

July 12
MLB All-Star Charity 5K & Fun Run presented by Sports Authority and Nike
Taco Bell All-Star Sunday at Busch Stadium featuring:
XM All-Star Futures Game

Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game

July 13
Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Busch Stadium featuring:
State Farm Home Run Derby

July 14
MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet Parade presented by Chevy
80th MLB All-Star Game at Busch Stadium