If you’ve watched any Notre Dame Fighting Irish baseball games this season, you may have noticed a new presence in the dugout and team celebrations. Although he’s burst on the scene for the Irish pitching staff this season no, we aren’t talking about Cole Kmet.
What we are talking about is the shillelagh that has become a symbol for the team as they close out their season and approach conference play. Starting out as a fun idea from Coach Mik Aoki, the shillelagh has become a symbol for the Irish baseball team, a rallying cry for team celebrations, and a social media hashtag that has fans and players alike calling to pass the shillelagh.