 Adams has been recognized by the Cleveland Indians and other organizations for his long commitment to the team . On October 4 , 2007 , he threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Indians ' first game in the 2007 American League Division Series , against the New York Yankees . After Adams drummed at his 3,000th game on April 27 , 2011 , the Indians celebrated it the following Saturday , on April 30 , 2011 , by incorporating Adams in the ceremonial first pitch and putting on a pregame parade featuring Adams ' fellow Indians fans carrying bongos , snares and plastic toy drums . For the ceremonial first pitch , Adams swung at the ball with his drum from home plate after it was thrown by former Indians player Joe Charboneau . Soon after the move to Jacobs Field , Cleveland began a record @-@ breaking run of sellouts , which ended at 455 games in April 2001 . Soon after , the Indians retired the number 455 in honor of their fans and Adams helped unveil the commemorative sign . 
