The New York Mets just secured their third straight series win. After some trouble in the off-season with new signings, the team is back stronger than ever. In their last game against the Oakland Athletics, the players stepped up to secure yet another victory for their team. Even though one of them was struggling with some personal issues.
Daniel Vogelbach, designated hitter, has been with the team since July 2022. In August, the 30-year-old became the 11th Mets player to hit a grand slam as his first home run. Although Vogelbach has reportedly been struggling since spring training this year, it looks like the Mets will continue the 2023 season with him. Sometimes, making an appearance for a game means missing out on something else. As such, the DH recently had to miss an event but in return, he made a heartfelt gesture.
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Daniel Vogelbach will gift custom cleats to friends for missing their wedding
Talkin’ Baseball reported that since Vogelbach had to play a game on the same day as a friend’s wedding, he got him a custom-made gift. His cleats, in particular. The DH wore shoes that showcased the wedding invitation on them, which he then proceeded to play the game in.
Daniel Vogelbach couldn’t make his friend’s wedding today so he had cleats designed to match the invitation and he’s gonna give them to the couple as a gift 🥹
(via @stadiumck) pic.twitter.com/Fx5PDSigKx
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) April 15, 2023
Even if he couldn’t make it to their special day in person, Vogelbach still wanted to gift them something. So he went completely off the registry and decided to go with shoes! After all, as the saying goes, it’s not the gift but the thought that matters.
Vogelbach’s friends will probably always remember the thoughtful gift!
What did New York Mets fans think of the sweet gesture?
While some thought it was a nice idea, some were just confused.
Um ok?
— Jeremy McCants (@JermM7) April 16, 2023
Why would they want that?? Lmaoo
— Tony m (@Tonym28892334) April 15, 2023
The thought behind the present is certainly something one can’t ignore. Despite that, some baseball fans pointed out the utility, or lack thereof, of the gift.
Fuck are they gonna do with homies game worn cleats . Doesn’t make any sense
— Kevin Haubrich (@haubrich_kevin) April 15, 2023
Nice gesture but I'm sure they'd rather have something from their registry.
— Jeff (@thejeffgomez71) April 16, 2023
What are they going to use those shoes for? To help them start a new life together?
— DW (@Widels69) April 16, 2023
Some wondered what the friends would think once they got a whiff of the shoes.
@CjMart24 I wonder what they’ll smell like
— Bezwin (@Bezwin34) April 16, 2023
Sorry I couldn’t make it. Here’s some smelly spikes
— MJ (@MikeInFortWorth) April 15, 2023
Whatever one has to say about the actual gift, perhaps Vogelbach still deserves some credit. After all, no one likes to miss events because work has to be prioritized. The day will probably be unforgettable for both the Mets player as well as his friends. What a good thing the New York team won!
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