"It just shows you what the Royals mean to this town," Royals Hall of Famer George Brett told KCTV. "I think the Royals success last year has united this city."
Each participant donated $30 to the Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy in order to be a part of the event.
Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore threw the pitch that began the chain, and said the event provided an opportunity for fans who were unable to make it to the stadium to participate in the opening day fanfare.
"Obviously, not everybody gets an opportunity to watch opening day inside The K. There's simply just not enough seats. But yeah, it gets everybody involved in the celebration of opening day," he said. "More importantly, a celebration of what we're going to accomplish with the Urban Youth Academy."
Play ball! The longest opening day first pitch has officially begun. Check back here for updates on the ball’s location. #RelayTheWay
Posted by Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy on Sunday, April 3, 2016
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