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Mets' Jose Iglesias Sings 'OMG' After Game; Hits No. 1 on iTunes After Viral Video

Andrew PetersJune 29, 2024

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 28: Jose Iglesias #11 of the New York Mets performs on the field after the game against the Houston Astros at Citi Field on June 28, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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New York Mets infielder Jose Iglesias has showcased his talents on the field this season, but he gave fans a look at his off-field talents on Friday.

After the Mets' 7-2 win over the Houston Astros, Iglesias performed his new song, "OMG" for the fans at Citi Field, and the crowd and his teammates appeared to love it.

SNY Mets @SNY_Mets

OMG! Candelita (Jose Iglesias) shut down Citi Field with a performance of his new song 'OMG!' 🎵 <a href="https://t.co/PUpLv3NJBP">pic.twitter.com/PUpLv3NJBP</a>

The song, which he released under the stage name Candelita following the performance on Friday, has already proved to be a success less than 24 hours later, rising to the No. 1 Latin song on iTunes.

MLB @MLB

Mets infielder Jose Iglesias' -- a.k.a. Candelita -- new song "OMG" is currently the No. 1 Latin song on iTunes after only being released yesterday 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/WYe0bq0383">pic.twitter.com/WYe0bq0383</a>

"OMG" is Iglesias' sixth released song, as he released a pair of singles in 2023 and has released three other songs this year, one of which debuted earlier in June.

His song's acclaim should give him plenty of confidence in his musical abilities, and perhaps it will translate to success on the field as well.

This season, Iglesias has 14 hits, six RBI and five runs in 36 at-bats and he currently has a .389 batting average. He's appeared in just 17 games but has made the most of his time on the field.

Perhaps Iglesias' new song can be the Mets' anthem as they look to continue their current hot streak. New York has won 16 of its 22 games in the month of June and is currently on a four-game win streak after beating the Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees and Astros this week.