No one does gimmicks and promotions better than minor league baseball teams. So who better to capitalize on the shot heard 'round the world than the Texas Rangers' Double-A affiliate?Glorifying violence may not be the greatest look, but it's a pretty damn good marketing ploy and is sure to be as big a hit in Texas as Odor's blow to Jose Bautista. Strong tweet game, too.From the RoughRiders' official site:Introducing Rougie's Red Punch! It wont knock you off your feet BUT 1 sip & youll (bat)FLIP! — Frisco RoughRiders (@RidersBaseball)May 17, 2016
The drink is made up of fruit punch, in honour of Odor's "prodigious right hook," an energy drink to represent the second baseman's "ferocious and frenetic style of play" and an unrevealed secret ingredient.Your move, Blue Jays.The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, are winding up for a thirst-quenching haymaker with the introduction of "Rougie's Red PUNCH." The new alcoholic energy drink, named in recognition of former RoughRider Rougned Odor's iconic punch in Sunday's Rangers game, will be available for a limited time at Dr Pepper Ballpark's Bull Moose Saloon beginning this upcoming weekend when the RoughRiders host the San Antonio Missions beginning Friday, May 20.