WATCH: DJ Reader Throws out First Pitch at Reds Game
Clemson fans have long known about the multi-sport abilities of D.J. Reader. During his time as a Tiger (2012-2014), Reader played defensive tackle for the football team and spent his freshman season as a member of the baseball team, becoming just the second player since the 90s to play both two Clemson varsity sports for top-25 programs during the same academic year.
Reader was a talented pitcher during his prep days, and the current Cincinnati Bengal got to show off his arm as he and teammate B.J. Hill were invited to throw out the first pitch by the Cincinnati Reds. Reader didn't disappoint, throwing a rope to home plate.
D.J. Reader has had a highly successful career in the NFL since being drafted by the Houston Texans in the 5th round of the 2016 NFL Draft. After 4 seasons in Houston, Reader was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals, taking part in two AFC Championships and playing in and recording a sack in Super Bowl LVI.
