{
  "id": 229475,
  "title": "Meet the Mets pitcher going viral for 'cocky' jumping strikeout celebration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/meet-the-mets-pitcher-going-viral-for-cocky-jumping-strikeout",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T17:51:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/meet-mets-pitcher-going-viral-175113931.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Meet Jefry Yan, the Mets reliever who has taken baseball by storm with his acrobatic strikeout celebrations. At 29 years old, Yan made his Major League debut in August 2026, 13 years after signing with the Angels as an international free agent at 16. After a stint as a construction worker and delivery man in Arizona due to Tommy John surgery, Yan signed with the Marlins in 2021 and quickly climbed through the minor leagues. He spent three years in the Marlins' system before moving to Japan's NPB, where he posted a 5.58 ERA in 30.2 innings. Yan returned to the United States and joined the Rockies before landing with the Mets, where he has excelled. Known for his fastball exceeding 100 mph and difficult-to-read changeup, Yan's signature move is leaping into the air after every strikeout, earning him a viral following. While some critics have mocked his celebrations, the baseball community has largely embraced Yan's enthusiasm, recognizing it as a genuine expression of joy for the team.",
  "summary": "It took Jefry Yan 13 years to make MLB. He's making sure to make his time in the bigs count — and it's stirring up controversy.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jefry Yan, 29, made MLB debut in 2026 after 13-year wait.",
    "After Tommy John surgery, Yan worked in construction and as delivery man.",
    "Yan's viral leap after each Mets strikeout celebrates team's success."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Yan's unconventional celebration style has won over the baseball community, reflecting a shift towards more expressive and authentic player personalities being celebrated in the sport.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}