Cuban-born baseball player Jose Iglesias performs in Broadway musical 'Buena Vista Social Club' in New York

Jose Iglesias, a Cuban-born baseball player, is now performing in the Broadway musical 'Buena Vista Social Club' in New York City. While still playing professional baseball, he began a music career under the nickname Candelita. After signing with the New York Mets in 2024, his song 'OMG' became an unofficial team anthem. He later signed with the San Diego Padres, but Broadway gave him a chance to return to New York and thank Mets fans. He is learning to act, sing, and dance on stage, calling the experience his rookie season in theater.