Last night at the Round Rock Express, Will Ferrell was promoted as Rojo Johnson, a Venezuelan pitcher just released from prison on drug trafficking charges who throws 100 mph.
Minor league baseball uses a lot of promotional gimmicks to attract crowds to their ballparks. The publicity stunts range from bobble head giveaways to dollar beers nights.
The Astros’ Triple-A Round Rock Express affiliate decided to let Will Ferrell pitch. Ferrell did not disappoint. Appearing in the 7th inning disguised as Rojo Johnson, Venezuelan pitching legend, Ferrell strutted out to the mound with a bag of beer cans while wearing a fake mustache and large gold chains.
..lol, wikipedia entry for Rojo Johnson
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