If not for their title drought in the last decade, the New York Yankees are inarguably the most successful MLB franchise. But who took the Yankees to this height? Players like Derek Jeter, Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Joe DiMaggio played crucial roles in helping the Yankees reach at the top. But at times, even these players have suffered their share of struggle in the ballparks.

But some players had some unique ideas to overcome their slump in the ballparks, including Jeter and Doug Mientkiewicz, who took the help of the golden thong. Yes! Recently, Mientkiewicz shared his golden thong story as well and how it helped him perform better.

Doug Mientkiewicz performed well after taking unusual help from Derek Jeter!

Whether it was a case of belief or it was something else, Mientkiewicz had a great game after wearing the Golden Thong. He recently shared his experience and how it made him do well in the game. It also relates to Jeter, who also wore it once to break his slump. 

Mientkiewicz was also struggling during games. He failed to hit the ball, and his averages dropped very much. The former Yankee was aware of the golden thong and asked for it from his captain Derek Jeter. Mientkiewicz’s request got fulfilled in the next game, and he had a great outing.

Sharing that it was the best thing he wore that day, “The gold thong thing, legitimately true. I wore it the best thing in the world.” The ex-Yankees player further explained, “I put it on 1st at bat, 1st and 2nd Joe Torres got me a bun. I’m like, I can do that in my sleep. Now I’m hitting, and I hit a home run, and I was like running on the bases like floating.”

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The first baseman then adds that it helped him overcome his poor form. Mientkiewicz shared that even the fans reacted,” It’s a gold thong and like the whole stands. Like fell out crying laughter. Wait, you tucked your jersey into the gold thong and it was 100%. If you’re gonna do it, go all out. You don’t half-a** this sh*t.”

A memorable season for Mientkiewicz with the Yankees!

Mientkiewicz had a memorable season with the Yankees in 2007. He played just 72 games for the Yankees, finishing with 26 runs at an average of 0.277 and an OPS of 0.789. He had some crucial outings during the 2007 season when the Yankees made it to the playoffs. His stint was short with the Yankees but had a good understanding with his teammates, especially Jeter. The Thong story adds more to his experience at the Yankees showing an uncommon side of this team game.

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