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It is official, in an announcement made by the White house, President Obama will be in route to St. Louis to throw the first pitch kicking off the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 14th.

“Major League Baseball is truly honored that President Obama will be in attendance to throw out the first pitch at the 80th All-Star Game on July 14 in St. Louis,” MLB Commissioner Bud Selig said.

Being just the fourth president to have held this honor during an MLB All-Star game including Kennedy, Nixon and Ford Obama looks to use this opportunity for more then just an appearance. He reportedly plans to use this face time to inform fans of his “United We Serve” initiative.

But what kind of reception will Obama get during which he is velnerable to the masses at the crowded stadium? Not being new to the St. Louis area Obama already may have built a repore from his campaigning days, and the massive rally held under the Gateway Arch in October, drawing a gathering of somewhere around the 100,000 mark.

“The central theme of the 2009 All-Star Game is community service, celebrating the extraordinary work being done by ordinary people. We are thrilled that we can come together with President Obama, who has encouraged a renewed spirit of national service, and illustrate a call to action in our communities. President Obama will continue a great tradition that joins our nation’s leader and the national pastime,” reported MLB Commissioner Bud Selig.