Minnesota Twins

Twins reliever proudly admits he might have the majors' most disgusting ritual

Published Feb. 22, 2017 10:14 a.m. ET

Chris Bahr

Relievers are creatures of habit who often have odd rituals. However, few of those rituals rival that of Twins left-hander Ryan O’Rourke.

O’Rourke recently revealed that he vomits before almost every pitching appearance, a “tradition” that dates back to his collegiate career and resulted in minor-league grounds crews waiting with a new trash bag when he entered the game.

“It just happens,” O’Rourke told the Pioneer Press. “I’m pretty pumped up out there. I think everything is culminating as I’m getting ready for my big moment, whether it’s energy or what. I like the competitive aspect. I think this is just a way for me to release a little bit of my nerves.”