With the Major League Baseball 2022 season here, this series will take a look at what celebrities root for certain teams in the league. The New York Mets opened up play at Citi Field on April 14th. Let’s take a look at what celebrities cheered them on!
Jerry Seinfeld
Seinfeld is a die-hard Mets fan. He has been to multiple games at Citi Field and has sported the team’s apparel many times. The team has even highlighted him on their Twitter account.
💺 + 🌭 + 🍺 = Perfection for @JerrySeinfeld. #LGM 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/Alrqz1SbCL
— New York Mets (@Mets) October 5, 2020
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj grew up in Queens and has supported the Mets on her social media accounts over the years.
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Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel grew up in Brooklyn and has been an active Mets fan. He recently worked with ESPN to create a documentary about the 1986 Mets team.
“Once Upon a Time in Queens” premieres tonight on @ESPN. @30for30 @jimmykimmel pic.twitter.com/1yqOXz5f0P
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 14, 2021
Kevin James
The actor has thrown out multiple first pitches and even taken some batting practice with the team. It is no secret that James is a huge Mets fan.
Happy birthday to #Mets fan, @KevinJames! pic.twitter.com/kUuQGN0JGX
— New York Mets (@Mets) April 26, 2016
50 Cent
While 50 Cent might not have had the best first pitch at Citi Field, he certainly wore the Mets jersey with pride!
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Billy Joel
Joel grew up in the Bronx and the Mets have honored him as a fan in multiple ways over the years, even giving him his own jersey.
Ty Burrell
Burrell grew up in Oregon but adopted the Mets as his team and sported them ever since. The actor has been to many games at Citi Field and has participated in multiple ceremonies at the ballpark.
.@DocGooden16 surprises actor and huge @Mets fan Ty Burrell during his visit to @MLB.com. pic.twitter.com/mxnI3EsGwx
— MLB (@MLB) February 10, 2014
Rebel Wilson
Rebel threw out the first pitch back in 2015. The Australian native has figured out what team she roots for in the MLB.
I got to be ‘pitch perfect’ at the Mets game today x pic.twitter.com/9XNglajCIH
— Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) May 31, 2015
The New York Mets opened up play at Citi Field this weekend with a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
