In the realm of baseball, particularly if you’re a Yankees supporter, tears aren’t really part of the experience.
This week, Mets fans are feeling even more hopeless, as their team was recently swept by the Cubs, and, to add to that, the manager was let go.
Interestingly, a 5-year-old boy from Long Island caught attention a while back when he shared his frustrations about being a Mets fan. His heartfelt outburst went viral as he realized he couldn’t simply root for a winning New York baseball team.
In a touching Instagram video, Ezra Rudanski’s father, Isaac, shared, “It’s been a long morning since my brother told him we’re @Mets fans no matter what.” This clip has garnered around 346,000 views.
At the start of the video, Isaac inquires, “Why can’t you be a Mets fan?”
With tears in his eyes, Ezra replies, “I don’t want the worst to happen.”
“We’re Mets fans in this house,” Isaac responds, trying to reassure him.
But young Ezra pushes back, saying, “But I don’t want to be the worst team.”
When Isaac asks him which team he prefers, Ezra promptly responds, “Yankees.”
Ezra, a resident of Woodmere, Long Island, shared with the Post that, although his family and friends cheer for the Mets, he’d much prefer to support the Yankees, stating simply that “the Mets suck.”
His older brother Aaron recounted the moment he broke Ezra’s heart, explaining it happened after the Mets had a 12-game losing streak.
This shared sentiment is familiar among Mets fans, especially given the team’s current struggles, as Isaac noted on Friday.
Mets GM David Stearns has attempted to address issues by acquiring multiple shortstops, but the team remains a mess, suffering from defensive errors, with recent management changes signaling a much-needed turnaround for the 2027 season.
In response to the video, many commenters resonated with Ezra’s sentiments, with remarks like “Smart kid!” and “Good luck kid!!”
One lifelong Mets supporter commented, “As a lifelong Mets fan, I can tell you he’s not wrong.”
Another humorously observed, “Wait a minute, things could get much worse!”
Despite the challenges, some fans defended their allegiance to the Mets, labeling the experience as “character-building.”
“We might lose, but that’s alright; we still have our integrity,” said another supporter encouragingly.
Some fans even reached out to the Yankees, suggesting they send tickets and merchandise to Ezra, including a Bronx Bombers baseball card.
Isaac, who works in advertising, remarked that baseball teams could do more to engage with young fans, as a simple gesture could spark a lifelong loyalty.
While Ezra still tunes in for Mets games, he confesses he gets “pissed off” when they lose. However, he’s not ready to fully commit to being a Yankees fan just yet. When asked when he might switch his loyalty, he simply replied, “When I’m older.”
