The Mouse King's ceremonial first pitch terrified the Phanatic and will probably scare you too

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Ceremonial first pitches are usually opportunities for fun. Just this season, we've seen memorable first pitches from Mini-Thor, Snoop Dogg, Star Wars characters (including Chewbacca Mom), and a 92-year-old World War II veteran, just to name a few. 
Before the Phillies' 4-1 win over the Marlins on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park, though, something more visually jarring took the mound and frightened -- or is that "phrightened" -- the Phanatic. It was the "Mouse King" from The Nutcracker, there as part of the Phils' "Christmas in July" theme day, and it was scary:

Despite its intense visual aesthetic, the Mouse King's pitch was actually pretty decent. Attitude and demeanor can go a long way on the pitching mound, so maybe this creature ought to give an actual career a try ...