Pat Kelsey to throw first pitch at Louisville Bats game Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Pat Kelsey, head coach of the University of Louisville men's basketball team, is set to throw the first pitch at the Louisville Bats game on Friday, August 28, against the Gwinnett Stripers. Kelsey will also participate in a bobblehead giveaway, with the first 2,500 fans receiving a collectible that features him in a Bats jersey. The bobblehead commemorates Kelsey as the 24th head coach in the history of the UofL basketball program. The Bats are known for hosting various giveaways over the years, highlighting notable figures from the area.
- •Kelsey will throw the first pitch on August 28.
- •The bobblehead giveaway features Kelsey in a Bats jersey.
- •First 2,500 fans will receive the bobblehead.
- •Kelsey is the 24th head coach in UofL history.
- •Game time is set for 7:15 p.m.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Pat Kelsey to toss first pitch on his Louisville Bats bobblehead night
"UofL men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey will hand out his bobblehead and throw out the first pitch at the Louisville Bats game on Friday, Aug. 28.
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