Austin Hedges celebrated his birthday with a performance by Sexy Sax Man
Like so many of us on our birthdays,
But there's only one way to serenade Hedges (who has spent the season with "Careless Whisper" as his walk-up song). With a saxophone -- and a surprise visit from the Sexy Sax Man.
The perfect birthday 🎁 for Hedgey?
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) August 19, 2017
A @SexySaxMan saxogram 😂👏 pic.twitter.com/Xxnw2oWS9a
The Padres debuted the "Austin Hedges Saxy Section" in left field on Friday night. All fans with tickets in the section were given sunglasses and inflatable saxophones and encouraged to play along with "Careless Whisper," Hedges walk-up song.
It was the first of four "Saxy Section" nights, with three more slated for September.
Hedges got another surprise when he took his first swing during batting practice. The Sexy Sax Man -- whose claim to fame is appearing out of nowhere into everyday settings to play "Careless Whisper" -- belted the opening notes from next to the cage.
A birthday serenade for Austin Hedges. pic.twitter.com/82FlSVy6Ma
— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) August 18, 2017
In his first at-bat against the Nationals, Hedges singled to right -- leaving the Saxy Section demanding an encore.