Weird Celebration During College Baseball Game Goes Viral as Fans Ask “What Are They Doing This For?”

MLB is undoubtedly the biggest stage of baseball, but college baseball has a different kind of energy. You get chaos: wild comebacks, huge emotional swings, insane bat flips, and even bizarre plays you rarely see at the pro level. Plus, the atmosphere is electric — bands playing, rowdy student sections, dugouts constantly chirping. It feels looser and less polished than MLB, but in a way that makes it feel even more alive. The Sunday game between West Virginia University and the University of Central Florida offered those same weird moments, leaving fans buzzing.

Well, West Virginia is rolling right now. Why? Because four straight Big 12 sweeps are no joke, especially in a conference that’s usually pretty competitive top to bottom. While this is an impressive feat for the Virginia boys, they ended up offering hilarious celebratory notes for the audience. One clip shared by MLB insider channel, Jomboy Media, shows the Virginia boys pulling off some truly odd moves on the field.

The clip features three West Virginia players making a strange gesture-putting their hands together and twisting their tongues. While the celebration was nothing but hilarious, it’s almost impossible to describe in words; you really have to see the clip to appreciate their reactions. However, at the end of the day, it is what college baseball is known for: wacky, raw, and engaging!

Well, West Virginia Mountaineers are currently sitting at 37-5 overall and 16-3 in conference — numbers that put them firmly in the national conversation. Winning close games, like Sunday’s 4-3 win at UCF, shows they can handle pressure, not just blowouts. The Mountaineers seem locked in on both sides of the ball.

But there was more to Sunday’s game than just the score. In the seventh inning, the Sophomore sensation, Armani Guzman, stayed alert and took advantage of the pitcher’s mistake, showing great instincts. Plays like that can swing momentum, especially in a tight game like that one. Well, that’s classic college baseball chaos right there — and a perfect example of why it’s so fun to watch. You rarely see that in MLB, but in college, the mental lapses can completely flip a game.

Above all, it’s the wacky celebration that has everyone talking. Fans are flooding social media with hilarious takes on what inspired the Mountaineers’ antics.

College baseball is making the fans crazy 

The Mountaineers’ dugout has been doing little skits and group celebrations all season, but this one stood out because of its timing and the way it fired everyone up after the bizarre mistake by UCF.

Anyone, on seeing the clip, will ask, “What are they doing this for?” But college students don’t need a home run or a no-hitter to celebrate. With a team like the Mountaineers, celebration is just part of the culture. Sunday’s game also featured a hilarious moment after that wild seventh inning: after taking the lead, a few players in the dugout pretended to row a boat together, synchronized like a crew team. It was pure college baseball energy: spontaneous, goofy, and unfiltered.

“What’s wrong with ice cream?” one fan asked, referring to the moves that looked like eating ice cream. Well, there’s nothing wrong with ice cream, and nothing wrong with goofy moves as long as they’re not obscene! Wacky celebrations are a core part of what makes college baseball so fun and different from the pros. It’s all about energy and keeping the team loose, especially over a long season. In college ball, it’s not just accepted — it’s expected.

“Dodgers ahh celebration.” You might not like the Dodgers, but you can’t avoid them. Fans are referring to the Dodgers here in college baseball as well. Remember Freddie Freeman‘s hug chain celebration after his home runs? It’s a good comparison, and why not? Some of these college guys will shine in MLB in the next few years.

“WVU BASEBALL HAS SWEPT 4 WEEKEND BIG 12 SERIES. ALL I GET FROM THIS VIDEO,” one user remarked about why the Mountaineers got into those weird celebrations. After all, sweeping four straight Big 12 weekend series is insanely impressive! At 37-5 overall and 16-3 in the Big 12, the Mountaineers are putting themselves in a prime position for a top national seed if they keep this up. Momentum like this heading into May is huge for regional hosting and a serious Omaha run.

Ahh, Tommy Pham, one of the most animated figures in MLB. He’s super intense on the field — whether it’s a big hit, a key defensive play, or even just hyping up his teammates, Pham shows a ton of emotion. What’s cool is that his celebrations aren’t just for show — they feel genuine, like he’s constantly playing with something to prove. It’s great if college players are following Pham’s example, as long as it stays in good taste.

In the end, college baseball is all about dugouts that are loud, animated, and never afraid to break out a choreographed routine after a big hit or crazy play. Do you think this culture should continue?