Randy Arozarena brought his lucky cowboy boots with him to Seattle.
During the introductions to the 2023 Home Run Derby, Arozarena walked out in style, wearing his iconic lucky cowboy boots to saunter down the runway. If you aren’t aware of Arozarena’s tradition, the Tampa Bay Rays outfielder has a pair of lucky cowboy boots that have been with him since 2017. Arozarena even took batting practice ahead of the World Baseball Classic in his cowboy boots, which ultimately lead to Mexico’s surprise upset of the United States in the round robin.
While Arozarena didn’t wear his cowboy boots to bat during the derby itself, he certainly looked stylish during his introduction!
Randy Arozarena introduced at the home run derby wearing cowboy boots. pic.twitter.com/FKL4qHubBg
— Baseball GIFs (@gifs_baseball) July 11, 2023
And hey, the lucky boots paid off! Arozarena advanced to the second round of the Home Run Derby after besting Adolis Garcia in the opening salvo. Later, Arozarena even brought them out during the final round of the night.
Randy Arozarena brought out the boots for the final round of the Derby ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/FTaWZlNfHP
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 11, 2023
Here’s how MLB fans reacted after Arozarena wore his lucky cowboy boots during his Home Run Derby introduction.
It’s a vibe for sure. https://t.co/4zi9DN3F09
— Stacey Shick Samuels (@StaceyShick) July 11, 2023
Randy coming out in the cowboy boots is iconic. Runaway champion or first round exit…. No in between https://t.co/2bTMTp29cH
— Gabe (@Gabepenguins) July 11, 2023
Randy’s boots are an absolute unit power move pic.twitter.com/5b6mV4s98M
— Jared Block (@jaredrblock) July 11, 2023
randy’s cowboy boots oh my god he’s winning
— todd bonzalez (@doinkpatrol) July 11, 2023
My pick is chalked already. This man Randy got cowboy boots on.
— SoleSlayer2310 (@SoleSlayer2310) July 11, 2023
Randy in his boots on the HRD stage is a vibe
— liz 🍊 (@lizaboth) July 11, 2023
Look at this guy! 🔥 #Rays #RaysUp pic.twitter.com/2bEU9OyRPP
— Pat Donovan🎙 (@PatDonovanRadio) July 11, 2023
Randy really came up with the cowboy boots lmfao.#HomeRunDerby
— TheHattedGamer (@TheHattedGamer) July 11, 2023
Randy with his boots on? Oh yeah he’s hitting 45 home runs first round pic.twitter.com/jnJy368Lw7
— Jose Olivas (@El_Capi23) July 11, 2023