via Chicago White Sox/Vine

Most people don't get two shots at the "first" pitch, so it pays off to be a professional athlete.

Chicago Bulls star Joakim Noah received the honor of throwing out the first pitch before the Oakland A's-Chicago White Sox game at U.S. Cellular Field on Thursday.

The 6'11" center warmed up before the game.

However, when he took the mound, he needed more than one shot to get the ball over the plate.

Somewhere out there, 50 Cent is probably wishing he got a second chance earlier this year.

[Chicago White Sox]