While Reveille X was chosen to be the thrower of the first pitch, she is physically unable to do so and one of her cadet handlers threw the ball for her.

The Texas A&M baseball team getting hyped up before their opening game against Fordham

The Aggies sitting in the dugout preparing to take the field at Blue Bell Park.

The Aggies take the field for the first time in the 2022 baseball season at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

High school students riding on horseback were the ones to present the flags during the National Anthem, at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

High school students riding on horseback were the ones to present the flags during the National Anthem, at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

High school students riding on horseback were the ones to present the flags during the National Anthem, at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore pitcher Nathan Dettmer (35) throws a pitch in the first inning during the Aggies’ game against Fordham at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore third baseman Trevor Werner (28) throws a caught ground ball to first base at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore third baseman Trevor Werner (28) throws a caught ground ball to first base at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore pitcher Nathan Dettmer (35) throws a pitch in the first inning during the Aggies’ game against Fordham at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore pitcher Nathan Dettmer (35) throws a pitch during the first inning during the Aggies’ game against Fordham at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Fordham left fielder Jake Guercio (24) slides home to score a run for the Rams at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Junior right fielder Brett Minnich (23) slides for home plate to score the Aggies’ first run of the season at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

The Aggie Dance Team dances on top of the away team’s dugout in between innings at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Bubbles are a staple of Aggie Baseball at Blue Bell Park.

Sophomore pitcher Nathan Dettmer (35) throws a pitch during the fifth inning during the Aggies’ game against Fordham at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore pitcher Nathan Dettmer (35) throws a pitch during the fifth inning during the Aggies’ game against Fordham at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Senior pitcher Jacob Palisch (33) throws a pitch during the seventh inning at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore third baseman Trevor Werner (28) throws the ball to his teammate senior pitcher Jacob Palisch (33) Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Fordham right fielder Ryan Thiesse (39) tracks a ball heading towards him at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Junior right fielder Brett Minnich (23) slides for third base at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Junior right fielder Brett Minnich (23) slides for third base at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore third baseman Trevor Werner (28) throws the ball to his teammate senior pitcher Jacob Palisch (33) Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore third baseman Trevor Werner (28) jumps to steal third base at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore third baseman Trevor Werner (28) spots a dropped ball after stealing third at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore third baseman Trevor Werner (28) races against Fordham pitcher Anthony Scarlata (32) to steal home at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore third baseman Trevor Werner (28) races against Fordham pitcher Anthony Scarlata (32) to steal home at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore third baseman Trevor Werner (28) celebrates with his teammate senior catcher Troy Claunch (12) after the former stole home at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Students in section 203 chant “Ball 5” as bubbles are released during the 7th inning at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Junior outfielder Jordan Thompson (31) swings at a pitch for a strike during the 7th inning at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Students in section 203 cheer for the Fordham team at the end of the 7th inning at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore pitcher Xavier Lovett (20) throws a pitch during the 8th inning at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore pitcher Xavier Lovett (20) winds up for a pitch during the 8th inning at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore pitcher Xavier Lovett (20) winds up for a pitch during the 8th inning at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore pitcher Xavier Lovett (20) after throwing a pitch during the 8th inning at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Sophomore pitcher Xavier Lovett (20) rushes to tag out Fordham left fielder Jake Guercio (24) during the 8th inning at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Freshman pitcher Hector Rawley (5) winds up for a pitch during the 9th inning at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Freshman pitcher Hector Rawley (5) winds up for a pitch during the 9th inning at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Head coach Jim Schlossnagle celebrates with his players after their victory over Fordham at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Head coach Jim Schlossnagle saws varsity’s horns off with his players after their victory over Fordham at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Head coach Jim Schlossnagle saws varsity’s horns off with his players after their victory over Fordham at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

The Aggies saws varsity’s horns off with his players after their victory over Fordham at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Head coach Jim Schlossnagle is applauded by his players after announcing a delayed start for tomorrow’s practice following the Aggies’ victory over the Rams at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.