The MLB draft nights are the most awaited ones in every baseball player’s life. It decides their career, and a perfect start to it is what they all need. The New York Yankees player, Carlos Rodon had one such opening. The star pitcher made it to the Chicago White Sox squad and won over his wife with a karaoke performance of a Taylor Swift song.
Recently, she reflected on the years-old incident that decided her husband’s future back then. The MLB world has its eyes on Rodon, who missed the entire first half because of the injury. The latest post gave them, especially the Yankees fanbase, to react as they joined the conversation with their thoughts.
MLB Draft Night and Rodon’s Karaoke
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Carlos Rodon had a great start to his MLB career. But more interesting is the Karaoke performance that Rodon’s wife, Ashley, pointed out. It was also years back before Rodon married Ashley in 2018. She shared it on Twitter with the caption, “I will never stop posting this on draft night. Makes me laugh every time…”
Notably, it is Rodon’s introduction video for the MLB draft nights. It dates back to 2011 when he played for Holly Springs High School and was in the 26th round of the MLB draft. In the video, Rodon jams to one of Taylor Swift’s songs, Welcome to New York, and syncs with his current time in the Bronx.
I will never stop posting this on draft night 😂🤍 Makes me laugh every time… pic.twitter.com/Xj89Lm4R9G
— Ashley Rodón (@AshleyRodon) July 10, 2023
Interestingly, this video came a day after the New York manager Aaron Boone added to Taylor Swift’s fanboy conversation.
Ashley’s post received reactions from the Yankees fanbase as well.
Fans love Carlos Rodon’s singing but would hope for more
Baseball enthusiasts expected Rodon to play since the beginning of the season, but the injuries held him back. Though he retained his fitness, things still need to look good for the $162 million player.
Yankees fans showed great affection for this vintage video and, in response, intertwined it with Rodon’s future. While numerous people found it incredibly enjoyable to watch, a few had their unique expressions of happiness.
Here are a few of the Twitter reactions that reflect the same emotions of the fans.
He knew what he wanted then !
— 𝐹𝑜𝓇𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝒫𝒶𝒾𝓃 𝒞𝑜𝒸𝑜 🇨🇺 (@coco_yankz) July 10, 2023
So glad he is back. Watched his start and he looked solid.
— its_sports_simple_as_that (@WS_or_Bust) July 10, 2023
Fans loved this moment and call it the best of the day.
Lol this is the best this I’ve seen on the internet all day 😂
— Jenifer Kent (@JeniferKent10) July 10, 2023
Man of many talents 🎤🎶
— LJR ⚾️ (@mother3k) July 10, 2023
Few fans joined it with his signing for the Yankees.
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And now he’s here. pic.twitter.com/bQqsdMZros
— MDaley233 (@MDaley20) July 10, 2023
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Fans are in awe of the player but hope that Carlos Rodon can improve his performance after a poor start to his time at the Yankees.
The Yankees are last in the standings and need massive wins to overcome the deficit for a playoff spot. For that, they would require Rodon’s contribution. Could he provide it? Only time can tell.
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