Every big league ballplayer wants to be at the top of their game in October for a playoff run, and some will resort to strange rituals as a good luck omen.
Former San Francisco Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff donned the 'rally thong' during the team's 2010 and 2012 championship run, and will do so again as a good luck charm despite being retired.
I will be wearing this to support not only my package but also the #SFGiants! Go Giants!! pic.twitter.com/ChU3XyU7mW
— AUBREY HUFF (@aubrey_huff) October 1, 2014
Huff made the announcement prior to Wednesday's National League wild-card game, and was convinced the thong had something to do with Madison Bumgarner's complete-game shutout effort to propel the team to the next round.
In case any of you are wondering yes I will continue to wear the thong! Unbelievable game by Madbum!
— AUBREY HUFF (@aubrey_huff) October 2, 2014