Watch: Russell Wilson Talks with Andrew McCutchen, Takes Batting Practice with Pirates

New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is taking in pregame activities with the Pirates on Friday evening.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson arrives before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is endearing himself to the Pittsburgh faithful already. On Friday, Wilson is scheduled to throw out the first pitch at the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox game, and Wilson is taking part in pregame warmups with the Pirates. Wilson is a gifted baseball player himself and no stranger to the diamond.

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Baseball Now’s Danny Demilio, Wilson caught up with Andrew McCutchen and took part in batting practice before the game.

This is one way that Russell Wilson has tried to ingratiate himself into the Pittsburgh community. He attended the NCAA Tournament previously and has already been to a Penguins hockey game, too, so it’s no surprise that Wilson would now show up at a Pirates game.

Wilson and new quarterback Justin Fields are already down at the