Charlie Sheen won't throw first pitch in World Series

Charlie Sheen, perhaps better known as “Wild Thing”, won’t be throwing a first pitch in the World Series.

Before 2016, the last time the Cleveland Indians had made the World Series was in 1997. Even before then, there was Major League. Major League is one of the most popular baseball movies of all-time and might be the most quoted sports movie ever. Charlie Sheen was the star of the movie, playing crazy pitcher Rick “Wild Thing” Vaughn. Sheen recently expressed a desire to throw a first pitch during the World Series. Despite rumors to the contrary, Sheen won’t be getting his wish.

A spokesman told the AP on Friday that MLB has worked with the Indians to identify “former franchise greats” to throw out the first pitch for the games in Cleveland. An announcement is expected early next week.

Much like the Indians in the movie, the real life Indians are led by a dominant pitcher — Andrew Miller — he just happens to have much better control than Vaughn. While Miller doesn’t have the glasses Vaughn rocked, he does have an epic beard.

Even though Sheen won’t be throwing a first pitch, Cleveland would be wise to invite him to a game. Imagine the crowd reaction if Sheen gets on the Jumbotron wearing a “Wild Thing” jersey. For better or for worse, Major League is something the Indians are well known for. It’s something their current players embrace.

Slugger Mike Napoli and second baseman Jason Kipnis constructed a shrine in an empty clubhouse stall between their lockers like one in the movie. Napoli and Kipnis have their own “Jobu” and have left gifts, including small bottles of rum and cigars, to keep them out of hitting slumps.

Sheen is a huge baseball fan. He was spotted supporting the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series earlier this postseason.