Alex Rodriguez has an infatuation with batting helmets after walk off home runs. It’s really strange and very A-Rod like, but it’s been going on for around seven years now. Instead of being euphoric in celebration when the Yankees would win in dramatic fashion, A-Rod would go nuts trying to acquire the batting helmet of the player that would win the game for the Yanks. Pinstripe Alley did a wonderful job covering this phenomenon, compiling a list of gifs showing many examples of A-Rod’s obsession.
After last night’s stunning walk-off Yankee win, Alex Rodriguez waited in his customary spot along the third base line as Didi Gregorius ran around the bases.