New Steelers QB Russell Wilson Takes BP, Throws Football With Cutch at PNC Park

The nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the fourth round of the 2010 MLB draft. He played a pair of seasons in the lower-levels of the Rockies’ minor-league systems in 2010-11 and combined to hit .229 with a .710 OPS, five home runs and 19 steals in 93 games.

Pittsburgh’s new quarterback spent some time with noted Steelers fan and 2013 National League MVP Andrew McCutchen. A football miraculously made its way onto the field at PNC Park and the two played a quick game of catch.

Wilson even hit McCutchen deep on a go-rout. A little underthrown, which could be due to the “flat” ball, as Wilson described it. But hey, a completion is a completion.

Wilson even took a few minutes to play catch with a few young Pirates’ fans who were on field to take in batting practice. They received quite a surprise.

Wilson was signed by the Steelers last month after two years with the Denver Broncos on the heels of a storied career with the Seattle Seahawks.

Amongst Pirates’ fans at the very least, Russell Wilson is making a pretty good first impression in the city of Pittsburgh.