MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have a new home run celebration — and players and fans are going crazy over it.
The Twins unveiled a Prince-inspired celebration for the long ball, complete with a purple vest and an inflatable purple guitar to pay tribute to the late Minnesota musician and his song “Lets Go Crazy.”
The idea came from Twins starter Pablo Lopez, who has created a number of different ways to keep the long baseball season fresh. Lopez said this particular celebration has been in the works for a few months.
“The fact he goes out of his way to bring the team together means so much,” said Carlos Correa, who donned the Prince apparel after a home run Thursday. “You need guys that not only pitch well, but also bring the team together. He’s definitely one of those.”
Thursday was also “Prince Night” at Target Field, honoring the late musician who put Minnesota’s music scene on the map.
#MNTwins with a Prince-themed celebration in the dugout after Carlos Correa’s home run. pic.twitter.com/heJs7eJJWt— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) June 14, 2024
Lopez said the vest was custom made and added that it took a while to be shipped, but the wait was worth it.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s me, if it’s someone, but I’m all for doing activities for the team,” Lopez said. “I’m all for finding things sometimes not related to baseball that can bring us closer not only as players but also as people, as friends, as brothers.”
