Martin and Osuna Bring Back the ‘Knock Knock’ Routine for 2017

For a while there, it looked like Russell Martin and Roberto Osuna might not get an opportunity to use their famous post-win celebration. But after 14 games, not only did the batterymates get to perform their signature celebration, they added something new to it.

In case you missed it last year, here’s a little background on how Martin and Osuna used to celebrate a win with a simple “knock knock” routine. Over the course of the 2017 season, the celebration evolved as the two performed different versions of it.

It was a pleasant surprise to see Martin and Osuna bring back the move for the 2017 season. Last night, the Blue Jays’ catcher and closer finally had their first opportunity to break out the “knock knock” again.

The first *knock knock* of the season by Osuna and Martin. pic.twitter.com/EGi4SRu7Xf

— Ian Hunter (@BlueJayHunter) April 20, 2017

The timing could probably use a little work – Osuna goes for the handshake while Martin does a dab – but considering how few opportunities they’ve had to practice, it’s a fine start. Let’s hope it’s the first of dozens more to come this season.

Knock Knock / Who's there
Orange / Orange who?
Orange you glad we won again?
*Groan* pic.twitter.com/M3gObZLqhK

— Ian Hunter (@BlueJayHunter) April 20, 2017

Martin’s postgame comments to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet pretty much said it all.

https://twitter.com/ArdenZwelling/status/854891519546994688

Dab or no dab, it’s nice to see the Blue Jays back to their winning ways.