The New York Mets have had a rollercoaster ride in the first half of the 2024 MLB season, with a slow start, Jorge López’s glove-throwing incident, and the emergence of a good luck charm known as Grimace. But the latest buzz in Met land is infielder José Iglesias, who goes by his alias, Candelita, during a postgame concert after their win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
After leading 7-2 against the Astros, Iglesias took center stage at Citi Field to entertain fans with a performance of his hit song “OMG” while still wearing his uniform. The crowd of 32,465 people was treated to not only Iglesias’ impressive play on the field but also his talent as a musician.
Iglesias’ teammates and Mr. and Mrs. Met joined him on the first base side of the field to cheer him on during his postgame concert. Iglesias said that he would not have performed if the Mets had lost the game, showing how much unity and camaraderie there is within the team. He emphasized the importance of taking things one day at a time and supporting one another through ups and downs.
Since being called up from Triple-A Syracuse earlier this season, where he used “OMG” as his walk-up song, Iglesias has been instrumental in helping turn around the Mets’ fortunes. With their recent success and Iglesias’ contributions to their lineup, his song was released on streaming platforms ahead of schedule. Iglesias expressed gratitude and humility for all the support he has received from fans and teammates alike.
In conclusion, José Iglesias is proving to be an important addition to the New York Mets roster both on and off the field. His infectious enthusiasm for music has brought joy to fans while also showcasing his talent as an infielder. The team’s recent success is due in part to their unity and camaraderie, which are reflected in Iglesias’ postgame concert performances.
As they head into the second half of the season with renewed hope for playoff contention, it will be interesting to see how much more impact Iglesias can make both musically and athletically for this dynamic Mets roster.
