5 most unique superstitions in MLB history

In an effort to deliver their power and prowess on the field, many MLB players believe in superstitions. From Aaron Judge to Jorge Posada, read on to find out about the strangest beliefs. While some superstitions seem reasonable, others may leave you scratching your head. Here's a list of the five most unique superstitions in MLB history.

5 most unique superstitions in MLB history:

#1 Aaron Judge - Chews bubblegum:

New York Yankees Photo Day

Faith can transcend barriers. Similarly, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge believes popping Dubble Bubbles' bubble gum before the first pitch brings him good luck. Aaron keeps chewing the gum until he gets an out. Aaron has practiced this custom since college.

Aaron said, "By the end of the night, I have a nasty, old, unflavored piece of gum in my mouth."

"Aaron Judge shares superstitious gum routine." - @Leo Sadeh

#2 Mike Trout - Swaps flavors of sports drinks:

Kansas City Royals v Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout, the Los Angeles Angels outfielder, keeps altering the flavor of his sports drink based on his performance in the game.

Mike said, "I have different flavors, and whatever flavor has been working, I roll with it. I'm really superstitious, so you know it's fruit punch one day or orange mango the next, and I roll with it, try to switch it up every once in a while."

"Mike Trout superstitiously switches up his sports drink flavor to get hot at the plate." - @Sports Insider

#3 Bryce Harper - Eggo waffles and showers:

Philadelphia Phillies Photo Day

The right fielder and designated hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies believes in three major superstitions. Before each game, Bryce arrives at the field at noon. In addition, he loves eating Eggo pancakes. Plus, before the first pitch, he showers seven times.

"Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) has some crazy superstitions." - @Complex Sports

#4 Wade Boggs- Consumed chicken

Wade Boggs, the former MLB third baseman.

Wade Boggs, a former third baseman in the MLB, is renowned for his superstitions. For luck, Wade drew the Hebrew word "Chai" in the soil. "Chai" is roughly translates to "good luck and life." Boggs also consumed chicken before every MLB game.

In the Hall of Fame induction speech, Wade Boggs said, “Believe me, I have a few superstitions, and they work.”

"Can anyone think of a superstition of a famous person? Like how Wade Boggs always had to eat chicken before a game. Others?" - @Eric Lundegaard

"Apparently San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack eats an entire pizza before every one of his starts. Basically the same ritual (or perhaps superstition) that Hall of Fame third baseman Wade Boggs practiced. Boggs, on the other hand, ate fried chicken instead of pizza." - @Nate Miller

#5 Jorge Posada - Peeing on his hands

Detroit Tigers v New York Yankees - Game 5

Posada insisted on never putting on his batting gloves. He used to urinate on his hands, instead, to protect his skin from lumps. Crazy, huh?

"Jorge Posada believed in the superstition that urinating on your hands help avoid calluses and hardening of your skin." - @Tom Swyers

Which one did you find the weirdest?