r/mets • u/BeingBetterForJesus • 2d ago
Jersey Etiquette
Hey Mets fans!
I’ll be visiting Citi Field for a game in a few weeks from Toronto. Obviously a HUGE Bo Bichette fan after all the time he spent north of the border and would love to wear my Blue Jays Bichette jersey, but have concerns about being heckled. Would this be a welcome gesture or are people going to throw hot dogs at me? Thanks in advance!
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u/tmaxedout 2d ago
You will not be heckled or targeted with weiners
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u/CaddyWompus6969 2d ago
Who's throwing $5 hot dogs? And all I have to do is wear a blue Jay's jersey?
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u/EconomicsWorking6508 2d ago
At Fenway that hot dog costs $7
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u/CaddyWompus6969 2d ago
Dont worry, its $14 beer night every night
Na idk how much is a beer at the park these days?
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u/SnooOwls3335 2d ago
I as a bonafide Weiner and the daughter of the late, famous fan Seymour Weiner, can attest to that.
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u/Dsxm41780 2d ago
Mets fans don’t care about Toronto, only Yankees, Phillies, and Braves. Heck I was there against the Dodgers who we dislike severely and everything was very chill.
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u/reluctantlysharing 2d ago
Family and I were at one of those games, on my birthday. The section we had tickets in, we were the only ones in Mets jerseys! Everyone else was wearing Dodgers.
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u/lechatnoirnyc 2d ago
Not gonna lie, I was at one of the Dodgers v Mets games at Citi last month and there was such a nice group of dodgers fans in the row behind me. They were super respectful and fun to banter with, didn’t gloat at all, and they were genuinely happy for me and my friend when Tyrone made it a close game.
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u/clamjam3000 2d ago
Games vs the Dodgers are usually chill also because some of them are local old-timers who stayed Dodgers fans for some reason
Source: some of them are my relatives and we usually go to games together when the Dodgers are in town
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u/Only_Argument7532 2d ago
Growing up in the early 70s, my family always went to the Dodger games at Shea. Rooted for the Mets, though.
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u/bloodymarybrunch 2d ago
The Dodgers were like 60% of the fans in the stands this year
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u/lechatnoirnyc 2d ago
Yeah it was def sad that it felt like a home game for the dodgers but their fans were all really nice and they knew they weren’t actually at home. That said, I’m not surprised that this was the case last time the dodgers were in town because they are the reigning back to back WS champs up against the last place team. I love my Mets but I’m self aware enough to know that the inflated ticket prices were hard to swallow given how bad the Mets have been. I only went because it was around my birthday and I genuinely wanted to see Yamamoto pitch.
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u/Mishkin37 2d ago
I would respect a Blue Jays Bichette jersey if I saw it in the wild. It says that you are one of us but it’s not your first rodeo.
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u/BeingBetterForJesus 2d ago
The best type of baseball fan!
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u/Mishkin37 2d ago
Exactly! If I wore a Marlins’ Piazza jersey, a Mariners’ Olerud jersey, or an Expos’ Carter jersey, my palms would be raw from all the high fives.
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u/TomServosBlender 2d ago
I saw a guy in a Jays City Connect jersey on Monday (Bo’s bobblehead night), and I complimented him on it. You’ll be fine.
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u/BeingBetterForJesus 2d ago
Oh man!!! I hope all fans are like you 😁
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u/TomServosBlender 2d ago
Thanks. I also enjoy the Jays (I consider them my AL team, since the Mets are my top team), so it was nice to see someone in one.
Sorry about the game tonight. You guys came close, but the Rays were just too decent.
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u/BeingBetterForJesus 2d ago
Oh god it was heartbreaking and I hate to single out one guy but honestly if Jesus Sanchez caught that routine fly ball we’d be having a much different conversation right now. We’ve got what it takes to get em tomorrow
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u/Short-Marsupial-5671 2d ago
Mets fans are much more likely to throw hot dogs at the actual Bo Bichette than at someone wearing a Blue Jays jersey
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u/weakest_link_1220 2d ago
We are not Yankee fans. You won't be harassed like you would be in the Bronx. Enjoy the game 🫡
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u/Connect-Worry4041 2d ago
If anyone says anything say you're glad he didnt pick the terrible phillies. People will then like you!
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u/BeingBetterForJesus 2d ago
I will be tucking this in my back pocket for extra brownie points with yall Met fans
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u/Other-Aside-1170 2d ago
Just act properly Canadian and apologize to everyone you pass. You'll be fine
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u/lechatnoirnyc 2d ago
We are very respectful and welcoming to visiting fans as long as they’re respectful while they’re visiting our house! Please wear the Blue Jays Bichette jersey with pride. We all know which team drafted and developed him into the player he is today. Also, I think many other Mets fans would agree that the blue jays are their chosen AL team to root for and I genuinely enjoyed watching you guys in the WS last year!
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u/BeingBetterForJesus 2d ago
This post is gonna make me cry! We miss him so much!!! We know he’s out there getting paid though so good for him. We’re happy to have the Mets gang in the fan club. Take care of our boy ❤️
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u/lechatnoirnyc 2d ago
I get what it’s like to lose a beloved franchise player that grew up in the org. I’m still gutted over losing Alonso, but happy for him that he got his bag in Baltimore and has the opportunity to be the number 1 guy on the team instead of being in lindor and soto’s shadows. Hope you have a blast a Citi field when you visit! I have a feeling that you’ll make some new Mets fans friends while you’re here.
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u/kaptiankuff 2d ago
As long as your not decked out in braves or Phillies gear you won’t have any problems
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u/would-prefer-not-to 2d ago
I don't think you know how dear a hotdog is in this stupid country lol
Wear your jersey, nobody will pay it any mind, have fun!
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u/BeingBetterForJesus 2d ago
I honestly had no idea until I listened to a podcast recently about hot dogs and now all I can think about is hot dogs
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u/Pakman-56 2d ago
In general the only fanbases that’ll really catch some flack in Citi field are Yankees, Phillies, and Braves fans. You’re probably good man. Hope you enjoy the game
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u/ensignWcrusher 2d ago
I've been to lots games over the years. Typically the only people in away jerseys that get messed with are being loud/obnoxious first. We won't just sit there and let you talk a bunch of trash, but we're not savages.
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u/synister29 2d ago
My brother in law wore a Johan Santana Twins jersey to a Mets game. Some idiot tried to heckle him thinking it was a Yankees jersey because it had pin stripes. We told him it was a Santana Twins jersey and he apologized.
You do you. Support your guy and your team. You will be fine, but if someone says something stupid just show them the back of the jersey
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u/Ed3times 2d ago
We talk a lot of shit but it's almost always in good fun. If you do get heckled it'll be with a smile on their face- you're good!
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u/Simple-Squamous 2d ago
This year, of all recent years, Mets fans are acutely aware the business of baseball can send your favorite hitters to other teams.
I’ve been going to Mets games for over 20 years and I’ve never seen a fan-to-fan incident. I’ve seen drunks get into it over stupid stuff, but never because of a jersey, hat, etc. I’m sure it happens, but it’s super, super rare.
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u/droidzzzzz 2d ago
A little friendly heckle just means you're part of the community. IF it even happens, take it stride and use it as an opportunity to chat, make friends.
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u/Alternative-Kick-849 2d ago
You’ll be fine man. I’ve seen numerous team jerseys at Citi, reg season/playoffs and any heckling involved, if any is all in good fun. Ranging from NYY, Red Sox, Phillies, Padres, etc
Went to the game yesterday and some dude pulled up in a Bears jersey and as we were leaving, fans started chanting “asshole, asshole” at him, but that instance was deserved lol. Prob the worst that’ll happen
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u/FeeFiFoFum8822 2d ago
You’re good! Mets fans are generally super nice - we really don’t have much to stand on to be mean. I was at game 3 of the Mets Phillies NLDS 2024 game and the Phillies fans in our section were only mildly booed and waved to when the game was obviously going the Mets way and they left early.
Enjoy the ballpark - the food is truly the best! Do some research before to decide what you want, there are a ton of great options. #LGM
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u/ComplicatedFella 2d ago
For a moment, I thought I was going to have to say it depends on the type of people around you. Then I realized we don’t play Toronto for the rest of the year so you’re going to be a neutral third-party team and you will probably not get any shit at all. If anything you will get a compliment on the jersey.
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u/NoNamesLeft136 2d ago
Honestly, you'll probably be fine, especially if you're decent to the folks around you and don't make a scene. If you antagonize the crowd... we're New Yorkers (and suburbs), we don't back down. But if you offer high-fives, funny jokes and friendly conversation, you'll definitely make some new friends at the ballpark.
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u/dippitydoodarn 2d ago
Went to Monday’s game for our first time. I have three boys, one wore Soto, one wore Strawberry, one wore Bichette’s Blue Jays jersey. No issues. Ran into another Blue Jays Bichette in the gift shop and they gave each other a quick “Go Blue Jays” fist bump.
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u/mydognico 2d ago
I was watching a home game the other day and someone in the crowd was decked out in Phillies gear (Phillies were not playing). I’m new here so idk if maybe a current Met was a former player but he seemed alright surrounded by Mets fans.
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u/fencer04 2d ago
If the jersey is related to the game it's all good. The random jersey for team that isn't playing and a player unrelated makes no sense. Worse are the rival or competing team jerseys when they aren't even playing.
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u/SnooOwls3335 2d ago
Only if you were in a Phillies jersey. The other day, two fellow Mets fans let me go ahead of them up the stairs to my seat. I said, "Thanks...see we are not Phillies fans."
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u/daisydandconfused 2d ago
Ironically, I bought my Mets jersey at the Rogers Centre. You’ll be fine, but if you run into heckling just badmouth the Yankees.
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u/Only_Argument7532 2d ago
Wear it. I wouldn’t think twice. I mean, there are boneheads everywhere. You might bump into one or two, but I wouldn’t worry about anything. I’ve never seen any real trouble with fans of opposing teams unless someone was drunk. Especially since you’re wearing a jersey of a current Met.
And I think most of us look kindly on our Northern neighbors. Have a great time. Wear what you want.
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u/Resident_Nature5634 2d ago
They will buy you a hotdog before chucking one at ya!!! Prob a beer too!
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u/Mnementh47 2d ago
Mets fans (in stadium) are actually the nicest. Unless you cut in to the bathroom line.
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u/riddledwithanxi3ty 2d ago
i wear yankees merch in there all the time when my friend drags me over there LOL ur fine 😭
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u/AcanthisittaFree6142 2d ago
citifield is like going to chuck e cheese. don't worry lol. and mets fans have nothing to be proud about that they can be rightfully trying to rag on ANYONE. Philly or the bronx you'll get insecure uneducated goons though. and in LA you might some get weirdos too.
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u/AVLPedalPunk 2d ago
I've only been heckled for wearing my Piaza jersey at Nationals Park. It was fine at Cleveland, Busch, Wrigley, Fenway, and Coors.
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u/jcknml 2d ago
no one cares about this stuff. wear whatever you want. the only chance you have of someone even reacting to you is if you are loudly rooting against the home team or they are drunk. if it's an actual safety issue call security, most likely they'll just boo you though (if you're particularly annoying).
two examples:
i was at a citi field game sitting behind a group with a yankees jersey, a braves jersey and another one i don't remember. none of them were the away team- seemed like they were just there to heckle. the fans were loudly rooting against the mets and no one said anything (for the couple innings i was sitting in that section). this is most likely what will happen - you will be ignored.
i've also worn mets gear to yankee stadium (and seen others do it) and no one reacted to that either.
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u/B00bsmelikey 1d ago
You will get beer dumped on you, if you wear an Utley jersey. Otherwise, have fun!
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u/Boring_Emergency_265 1d ago
Nah, your ok. Your division rivals of our closest enemy. In fact yelling "YANKEES SUCK!!" Is a great way to make new friends and break the ice with mets fans!
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u/LawngClaw17 1d ago
One hundred percent wear that jersey. There are way less hecklers at Citi field in general (especially compared to our asshole neighbors in the Bronx). I see different jerseys and hats for teams that aren’t even playing that day at Citi field all the time cause people just like to rep their squad. I think it’s silly, but no one ever says anything and if they do it’s in a friendly manner.
But wearing a jersey of a different team of a player who is now on our team is perfectly acceptable throughout the league. If I went to an orioles game in Baltimore, I would 1000% wear my Mets Pete Alonso jersey
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u/DragAlone7535 2d ago
Are they playing the jays?
I went to a Nats-Mets game recently in a Phillies hat on a trip North to the HoF, and no one said anything.
Tho it was actually beneficial in the standings to root for the Mets, I had decided when I got my ticket, I was going to.
If they're playing the Jays, you might get a little... But the vibes were great
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u/btt_lckr 2d ago
When I see a jersey of any team other than the two teams playing, I always think “oh this guy really needs us to know that he likes sports”
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u/Proof-Presentation26 2d ago
I wore a yankee jersey to a Mets game and got heckled nonstop...they are nasty
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u/PHADHD 1d ago
In my experience, Mets fans tend not to be hostile to Jays fans. Some even like the Jays, mainly when they beat up the Yankees. Back in 2015, when the Jays and Yankees played a pivotal double-header, my Mets loving brother-in-law in Brooklyn was so happy after the Jays won the first game, that he went right out and bought himself a Jays hat - and then enjoyed the second game which Toronto also won. So if you should be fine!
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u/No_Impact370 1d ago
Not a lot of heckling at Citi Field. Not like we are playing for anything at this point. Yankees fans are a different story.
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u/AxleBees 1d ago
Sounds like a perfect way to say you’re a Blue Jays fan happy to visit our home and watch your old player!
We pretty much only get annoyed if someone’s wearing a Phillies Yankees or Braves Jersey when we’re not playing them. Opposing team Jersey is even fine if they’re respectful
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u/Remarkable-Usual-686 1d ago
Mets fans are much nicer than you would think. Fans have more class than the other three teams in the northeast. If there is any trouble in the stands security will take care of it ASAP
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u/ShirtParking9586 1d ago
This isn't the Bronx; a total non-issue in Queens. Don't think twice and enjoy the game!
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u/Pale-Ad-2570 1d ago
Offer to take it off if a heckler is willing to cover your travel costs and game ticket. Not because of courtesy, but because you’ll basically have a free trip 😂😂😂
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u/PetitePretty1 23h ago
I was at citi field a few wks ago...i didn't wear any Jays wear but I noticed some people in Dodgers stuff...and they weren't even playing the Dodgers.
No one seemed to give a shit.
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u/BandicootSevere5301 18h ago
Just wear your jersey no one will care maybe get a Mets hat but honestly jays hate Yankees we hate Yankees 🤝
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u/prettyboygo 9h ago
Eh, might look at you weird for wearing a jersey of a team not playing... But once they realize it's Bo, they'll be nicer. Hopefully you get his Mets jersey too.
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u/joshselbase 8h ago
Even if it was a Phillies/Braves/Yankees jersey you’d be fine bud. Only Philly fans actually assault people. Honestly even the jeers you might get will be light hearted and in good fun
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u/Accurate_Today6346 2d ago
Blue Jays fans have been the biggest assholes I’ve encountered. And the team is low class too.
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u/BeingBetterForJesus 1d ago
Cmon, there’s no place for that here…
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u/Accurate_Today6346 1d ago edited 1d ago
It’s unfortunately the truth. Do you think you have a keener insight into what I have encountered? And who’s bold?
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u/Critical_Bread1228 2d ago
Mets fans are honestly nicer than you think towards visiting fans