MLB Players and Their Strangest Superstitions
Throughout baseball history, a number of players have had some interesting rituals
An enduring trait of many professional baseball players has been their observance of a variety of superstitions. After all, anything that might, just might, have the power to help them get the ball through the infield or stop that soul-crushing losing streak can be worth trying to harness. Throughout the history of Major League Baseball, players have implemented some superstitions and behaviors in an effort to aid their performance. Here are some of those with the most unusual rituals.
Wade Boggs: The third baseman hit a combined .328 during an illustrious 18-year career that ultimately propelled him to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He was also perhaps the most superstitious player the game has ever seen. Some of his habits included fielding 150 ground balls and eating large amounts of chicken before every game. The former led to him earning the nickname “The Chicken Man.” He even later authoring a cookbook of poultry recipes. He would also adhere to routines like wearing the same socks for every game if he was riding a hot streak. Upon his entry to Cooperstown, he remarked in his induction speech, “Believe me, I have a few superstitions, and they work.”
