UCLA pitcher shares his secret weapon: A two-inch toy dinosaur named 'Jerry'
UCLA pitcher Angel Cervantes has gained attention for his unique pre-game ritual involving a two-inch toy dinosaur named Jerry. The dinosaur serves as a source of comfort and reassurance for Cervantes during games. His superstition has become a talking point in college baseball, especially after his impressive postseason debut.
- ▪Cervantes uses a two-inch triceratops toy named Jerry as a good luck charm on the mound.
- ▪He tossed five scoreless innings in his postseason debut, contributing to UCLA's victory over Oregon.
- ▪Cervantes has been open about how Jerry helps keep him calm during games.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ucla-pitcher-shares-secret-weapon-042650909.html |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 04:26:50 +0000 |
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