How The Astros Swept the Yankees
Superstition in Baseball
World Series Game 3 I stopped watching the game by the 5th inning and watched Bull Durham instead, Which got me thinking about superstition…
The Easy Superstitions ● ● ●
Most pitchers avoid stepping on the foul line when going on and off the field Some players refuse to clean a piece of clothing when doing well Keep using the same bat if you’re getting hits ○
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Also Name Your Bat…Babe Ruth named his bat “The Holy Grail”
Draw a Picture in the Dirt DON’T talk to a pitcher during a no-hitter!
The More Extreme Superstitions ● ● ● ● ●
Don’t Shower During a Hot Streak Eat chicken before every game for 18 years like Hall of Famer Wade Boggs aka “Chicken Man” Mark McGwire wore the same cup from high school through 16 MLB seasons Ken Griffey Jr. once sold his brand new Mercedes because he had no hits since buying it Justin Verlander eats the same Taco Bell meal before every start ○
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JV Special: 3 Crunch Taco Supremes, No Tomato; Cheesy Gordita Crunch; Mexican pizza, No Tomato
Some players refuse to wear different hats or batting helmets for an entire season or career like Reggie Jackson Lick Your Bat Between Pitches Like Yasiel Puig NY Yankee Jason Giambi wore a gold thong to get out of slumps
Fan Superstition ●
Always smart to have a wizard in the crowd
Fan Superstitions ● ● ● ● ● ●
DON’T talk about a no-hitter while in progress Bases loaded–cross toes During a bunt, squint one eye If your team hasn’t scored in 4 innings, change seats If your team hasn’t scored in 7 innings, sit on the ground Last Ditch Effort: The Rally Cap ○ ○
The Classic Inside Out The Folded Fin
My Own Superstition ●
Must watch from the same bar ○ ○ ○
Record watching at home now: 0-1 Record from the wrong bar when Vincent’s was too busy: 0-1 Record at Vincent’s Sports Bar: 3-0
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I felt a slight relief that Halloween night was rained out…that’s bad juju Must be wearing Astros gear…especially my new hat I’ve worn the same underwear the whole post-season…j/k
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Most importantly, WHATEVER is working, keep doing it!
Astros MUST Win or The Economy WILL Crash ● ● ● ●
Philadelphia A’s win the 1929 World Series…2 weeks later the Crash of 1929 starts on Oct. 28th Philadelphia Phillies win the 1980 World Series…economy was in recession Philadelphia Phillies win the 2008 World Series…during the Great Recession 2022 - TBD
Let’s Go Astros!!!
Vincent’s Pub Saturday 7pm CT See you there.