Padres feels totally like a cat.
San Diego introduced a new home run celebration to the public this week, bringing a black panther statue named "Feisty Tom" into the dugout for its game against Miami.
Result: Wednesday's Loan Depot He won 10-3 at the Park.
Tom seemed to have a bit of it," said Mike Clevinger. The pitcher told MLB.com.
The Padres aren't ready to ask many questions yet, but there are still plenty of mysteries out there for Feisty Tom.
"I don't even know where it came from. It just showed up one day," said Jake Cronenworth, who posed with the statue after hitting a grand slam on Wednesday. rice field.
According to San Diego His Union His Tribunethe statue appeared at Manny's Machado's birthday party and then entered the clubhouse. . And no one, like Cronenworth, is entirely sure who took it to the bargain...but blame pitcher Sean Manair, who is known for naming Larrycat Some people
"The first name that came to mind," he said. "Usually that's how I name things. You know, it comes from the heart. [Cats, they] like to be secretive sometimes and just wanted to sniff some fresh Miami air today." 32}
Reliever Robert Suarez has been tabbed as Feasty Tom's handler even though he's not entirely convinced the statue may contain magic.
"I don't really believe in luck," Suarez told the media. Through an interpreter who spoke. "But if other guys think they bring good luck, I'll definitely take care of it."
