Sure, Tom Koehler gave up a home run, but at least it landed him on MLB's Instagram account
The time has almost come to celebrate one of America's most beloved holidays: the Festivus for the rest of us. No doubt in anticipation of the many feats of strength to come, the MLB Instagram account shared a quick clip of
Seasonally appropriate, chock full of dingers -- the Platonic ideal of a baseball video. And yet, as a fan on Twitter soon spotted, there was something ... off. Computer, ENHANCE:
Tom Koehler's comment at the bottom has me dying. (CC: @CespedesBBQ) pic.twitter.com/REFBr9ZQX6
— Isaac (@IB_BlueJays) December 21, 2016
Yes, that is Koehler's real Instagram account, and yes, he did drop by just to celebrate his newfound celebrity. Because, after all, you know the saying: Don't cry because you gave up a home run, smile because you're now a social media darling.
Update (12/21): Another saying: Ask and ye shall receive your very own Instagram post, this time featuring something a bit nobler than giving up a home run.
His teammate was very pleased:
Now that's what I'm talking about!!!✊🏾😬🙌🏾 https://t.co/r0zER0jwe9
— Dee Gordon (@FlashGJr) December 21, 2016
