No one would have faulted Tarik Skubal for signing an innocent fan's Yankees hat. Stuff like this happens all of the time. Sports stars of Skubal's caliber attract fandom from all cities, and they're constantly signing an endless barrage of shirts, hats, and other memorabilia belonging to various team affiliations.
This is what made Skubal's downright refusal to sign a Yankees hat lasr week more notable, not to mention more lovable in the eyes of Detroit Tigers fans.
In footage from Instagram that's since gone viral, a dapper and relaxed Skubal can be seen hanging out with fans at the MLB awards.