Former Red Sox catching prospect reveals unusual ‘naked’ pre-game routine

Former Red Sox catching prospect reveals unusual ‘naked’ pre-game routine
Former Red Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel, dealt to Chicago last week, hopes to continue unorthodox pre-game routine. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)Boston Globe via Getty Images

Everyone remembers outfielder Johnny Damon performing naked pull-ups during his time with the Red Sox.

Now, a former Red Sox prospect has spoken about his own unusual habit prior to minor league games with Portland and Worcester.

Kyle Teel, the Red Sox’ first round pick in 2023 who was the centerpiece of the trade to the Chicago White Sox that landed Garrett Crochet, told the Foul Territory podcast that he had a habit of taking his pre-game dry swings naked.

“Yeah, it’s true,” said Teel somewhat sheepishly when asked to confirm the practice by co-host Eric Kratz. “We’re going to have to wait and see. We might have to run it by some people (to see if the White Sox allow it). But it became kind of a tradition last year. We’d have our meetings and then pre-game, I’d pick up the bat and it just became a funny tradition before we’d hop in the shower and get ready to play the game.”

  • BETTING: Check out our MA sports betting guide, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts.

Teel got as high as Triple A while with the Red Sox, but is expected to get an invitation to major league camp with the White Sox. The White Sox, who lost a record 121 games last year, are in full rebuild mode and Teel believes there’s a chance for him to make the Opening Day roster.

“There’s a great opportunity for me to break camp with the team,” said Teel. “There’s a great opportunity to help the organization to get better and I think that’s what it’s all about at the end of the day. So I see the opportunity for me and that makes me excited.”

  • Ex-Red Sox pitcher drawing interest from AL East team (report)
  • 2019 MLB MVP traded to Red Sox rival (report)
  • Surprised the Red Sox let 30-HR slugger leave for a rival? So was he.
  • Former MLB GM thinks Red Sox could land prized starter; trade rumors back him up
  • Red Sox tried to trade Triston Casas for a young starter, but got shot down (reports)

If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Related Posts

Joѕe Altuve reveаlѕ рerѕonаl рhіloѕoрhy аfter Aѕtroѕ’ 2nd ѕtrаіght wіn over Dodgerѕ

Jose Altuve explained his mindset that helped him succeed following the Astros’ 6-4 victory over the Dodgers on Saturday.

Adаmeѕ hаѕ 3 hіtѕ аnd 4 RBIѕ, Webb ріtcheѕ іnto 7th іnnіng аѕ Gіаntѕ beаt Athletіcѕ 7-2

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Willy Adames had three hits and four RBIs to back a strong start by Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics…

Predіctіng Cubѕ’ next bіg trаde before deаdlіne

The Chicago Cubs are World Series contenders in the National League, but could use the trade deadline to get a pitching boost.

John Mozelіаk juѕt рuѕhed Cаrdіnаlѕ one ѕteр cloѕer to front offіce рower ѕtruggle

As John Mozeliak approaches his final trade deadline as St. Louis Cardinals team president, there’s a power struggle brewing in the front office.

Rаngerѕ’ Wyаtt Lаngford mаkeѕ іnѕаne ѕlіdіng grаb vѕ. Pаdreѕ

The Rangers bounced back from an extra-inning collapse in the series opener against the Padres, as Wyatt Langford made his return from injury.

Red Sox’ Wаlker Buehler tаkeѕ ‘ѕteр forwаrd’ — but knowѕ work remаіnѕ wіth 6.25 ERA

Saturday represented a step forward for Walker Buehler, but the candid Red Sox righty knows there’s still work to be done.