It's become a tradition in baseball for dugouts to find a creative way to celebrate home runs. Some teams have dances, others have special hats, and a few have specific tokens.
In the Mets case, it's a three-letter sign.
New York sealed a spot in the 2024 postseason by grabbing the No. 5 seed in the NL, securing a matchup against the Padres. The Mets turned things around in the back half of the season, propelling their way to a spot in October.
If anyone is watching the contest involving the Mets, whenever a New York member blasts a ball over the outfield fence, a specific sign can be seen in the dugout, with its bright colors and bold letters grabbing the attention of fans in the stadium and on couches at home. It's three letters — OMG.
The "OMG" sign has become a staple for the boys from Queens, and the squad is hoping its good juju continues into the postseason, with a matchup against San Diego in the wild-card round to kick off the 2024 playoffs.
OMG (feat. the Cohens) pic.twitter.com/isWJStIPmi
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 30, 2024
“Let’s go. Let’s finish”
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 30, 2024
-Francisco Lindor (OMG) pic.twitter.com/OIChnzox6m
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Here is more to know about the "OMG" sign.
Mets OMG sign meaning
The Mets have a new home run tradition — the "OMG" sign.
It was based on a shirt that Alex Cohen, wife of Mets owner Steve Cohen, posted on her Instagram. Artist Jerome McCroy, who goes by Jaymaccustoms, created the sign and then gave it to Cohen's wife. It eventually got its way into the locker room, and eventually into the dugout.
The "OMG" is in reference to the song by Mets infielder Jose Iglesias. The New York veteran's job may be on the diamond, but he also has a career in the recording booth. Iglesias has published music under his stage name, Candelita.
The track, released on June 28, has garnered more than 300,000 plays on both Spotify and YouTube.
"The man's doing it right now," Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said, per MLB.com. "We love to have him. He's a great guy. He deserves all the success on the field and off the field with his music career."
The Cuban-American revealed that he became interested in music shortly after defecting from Cuba as an 18-year-old. Over the years, he has entrenched himself into a number of musical networks, forming a close-knit bond with Latin music superstar Marc Anthony, among others.
"I love music," Iglesias said, per MLB.com. "That’s what I do in my downtime in my hotels, in my travels. I write songs. It’s pretty cool. It’s something fun that I really enjoy doing.”
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Jose Iglesias 'OMG' Mets song
Iglesias performed his "OMG" hit at Citi Field, bringing out his Candelita persona.
Not only is the song working its way up charts, but it's getting remixes as well. Pitbull and Silvestra Dangond are set to feature on a remix of the hit song.
"OMG" REMIX WITH PITBULL AND SILVESTRE DANGOND 🚨
— MLB (@MLB) October 2, 2024
Dropping next Friday! pic.twitter.com/3WCD0Ofnyp
Candelita 'OMG' lyrics in English
It seems Candelita is spreading a message of peace and prosperity with his most high-profile tune, with "OMG's" lyrics aiming to uplift disciples of the Mets' utility man's music.
OMG, throw all the bad things away from here
OMG, give me health and prosperity
I have nothing, but I am happy
Only memories inhabit me
Dreams to fulfill and I’m going to achieve them
Maybe I’m Crazy, but not lazy
And I will keep going until I achieve it
OMG, throw all the bad things away from here
OMG, give me health and prosperity
Let all the planets align for me
May my wallet not go on a diet anymore
May good luck visit me
To help all my people
OMG, throw all the bad things away from here
OMG, give me health and prosperity
I have to give thanks for one more day of life
For the friends who are few today
Don’t do evil because everything turns around
One day you’re down, the next you’re up
Dreams to fulfill and I’m going to achieve them
Maybe I’m Crazy, but not lazy
And I will keep going until I achieve it
OMG
Candelita
OMG
Mauro
Tell them, Guianko
OMG, throw all the bad things away from here
OMG, give me health and prosperity
Let the evil tongues have no chance
And let envy not reach me
May time always be my witness
I only do good, that’s why I ask
OMG
Fight for your dreams
Because yes, you can
OMG
And when you don’t find the way out
Sing with me
OMG, throw all the bad things away from here
OMG, give me health and prosperity
