Mets rookie Jefry Yan has viral high-flying celebration after striking out his 1st MLB batter
New York Mets rookie Jefry Yan jumped high in the air with his feet spread apart, landed on the front of the mound and then slapped the grass with his left hand while briefly going to a knee. It was an emphatic celebration for the 29-year-old left-hander after striking out the first batter he faced in his major league debut during the Mets' 6-5 win over Cleveland on Wednesday night. Yan's viral…
In the midst of a 6-5 victory over Cleveland, New York Mets rookie Jefry Yan showcased a memorable high-flying celebration following his first major league strikeout of a batter. The 29-year-old left-hander, known for his distinctive celebration, bounded high into the air with his feet spread wide, landing gracefully on the front of the mound.
With a confident slap of his left hand against the grass, Yan briefly bent to a knee before standing back up, arms raised above his head, a gesture he had previously used during a spring training game earlier this year.
The high-flying celebration occurred during Yan's major league debut, following pinch-hitter Angel Martínez's strikeout on an 88.7 mph slider called a third strike. The move left Yan among the crowd, with fans of the Cleveland Guardians booing as he exited the dugout, trailing the Mets with a 4-3 lead.
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