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Colorado Rockies: The base knock celebration and what it means

May 16, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies third baseman Josh Fuentes (8) reacts to his double in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Keep an eye on the reaction the next time a member of the Colorado Rockies gets a base hit. You’ll probably see a short celebration that has quickly become a big part of the team’s culture.

So what does the base knock celebration by the Colorado Rockies mean?

Much like the MVP chain that is given out after the game that celebrates an individual performance, the Rockies have figured out a way to enjoy the moment during the game when an at-bat resulted in a hit, otherwise known in baseball lingo as “a base knock.