Robles to throw first pitch at Major League Baseball game

Anthony Robles, a standout high school wrestler for Mesa High School in Arizona, will throw out the first pitch at Thursday's Major League Baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Arizona. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:40 p.m. MST.

Robles, who was born without his right leg, capped off a stellar high school career last month by winning the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) Senior Nationals title at 112 pounds with a 9-1 victory in the finals. He became the first disabled wrestler to win a title in the event's history.

Anthony Robles

Robles finished his senior campaign with a perfect 53-0 record. For his career, he posted a 131-15 record and won two Arizona state titles. Robles compiled a 96-0 mark over his final two seasons. He also led Mesa High to its second state wrestling title, as the team captured the first state dual team title. He was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler in Class 5A at the Arizona State Wrestling Championships. He was also named Wrestler of the Year by the Arizona Republic. He is ranked as the 28th best high school senior in the country by RevWrestling.com.

Robles plans to wrestle in college, but has not yet committed to a program. He will major in either business or physical therapy.

"I think God gave me a gift by only giving me one leg," Robles said after winning his national title last month. "Other people may not see it that way, but I do."

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