Andrew McCutchen, a prominent MLB player, has continued his quirky tradition of tweeting “FURRIES” every June, coinciding with the arrival of Anthrocon, one of the world’s largest furry conventions held in Pittsburgh. His latest tweet, sent out late Wednesday, featured only the word “FURRIES” without any additional context or follow-up.
For those unfamiliar, “furries” refers to individuals interested in anthropomorphized animals, and Anthrocon serves as a gathering for this community. McCutchen’s annual shout-out has become a notable event, as he has experienced a surge in performance during the convention weekends. In 2023, for instance, he boasted impressive stats, hitting .419 with three home runs while Anthrocon was in town.
McCutchen has expressed amusement at the attention his stats during this time have garnered, describing it as “ridiculous” that someone would track such details. The furry community has embraced McCutchen, with at least one attendee wearing his jersey to the 2024 convention, demonstrating the bond between the athlete and the convention.
