Cuban major leaguer José "Candelita" Iglesias is experiencing a magical moment where everything seems to go right. He shines in Major League Baseball wearing the New York Mets jersey and has hit a musical home run with his single "OMG," which debuted at number one on the Billboard charts.
But that's not all! After having the privilege of playing in the 2015 All-Star Game, the current second baseman will return to the event on July 16 at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, this time to delight the audience with his hit song.
The performance won't be entirely new, as he already performed "OMG" live on June 28 after a Mets victory over the Houston Astros at Citi Field in Flushing, New York.
From an artistic perspective, "Candelita" began his victorious streak on the Billboard charts recently, debuting as the leader according to Latin Digital Song Sales.
The athlete himself celebrated this achievement on his Instagram account. And this isn't his first foray into music! For example, in February, he recorded the single "No voy a volver" with well-known Cuban singer and songwriter Lenier Mesa. Clearly, he's on a winning streak.
In sports, Iglesias boasts an offensive average of .347, with three home runs and 16 RBIs, despite starting the season with a Spring Training invite and playing 42 games in Triple-A. His energy has been crucial for the Mets, who are now in the postseason race.
The former shortstop, now 34 years old, debuted in the majors in 2011 with the Boston Red Sox and has played for seven teams. His career average is .281 over 1,126 games, according to ESPN statistics.
With so much good news for the Cuban-American baseball star, all that's left is to keep dancing to the rhythm of "OMG."
José Iglesias' Billboard Success and All-Star Performance
To provide more insights into José Iglesias' recent achievements in music and baseball, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
What song by José "Candelita" Iglesias hit number one on the Billboard charts?
José "Candelita" Iglesias' single "OMG" debuted at number one on the Billboard charts.
When and where will José Iglesias perform at the All-Star Game?
José Iglesias will perform at the All-Star Game on July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
With which Cuban artist did José Iglesias record the single "No voy a volver"?
José Iglesias recorded the single "No voy a volver" with Cuban singer and songwriter Lenier Mesa.
What is José Iglesias' current batting average in the MLB?
José Iglesias currently has a batting average of .347 in the MLB.