From One "Wild Thing" to Another, Sheen Sends Message to Indians Fireball Pitcher Karinchak

New Indians reliever James Karinchak has quickly become a fan favorite after going out and striking out an insane amount of batters in a short time. He also has embraced a Cleveland all-time favorite - the movie "Major League." Karinchak wears the same #99 and the type of glasses that actor Charlie Sheen wore in the 1989 movie. Sheen paid respect to Karinchak in a tweet Sunday night during the Indians 5-4 win in Chicago over the Sox.

Cleveland Indians reliever James Karinchak readily admits that he's a huge fan of the cult classic movie "Major League" and the impact it made on Tribe fans over the years.

Everyone knows that Charlie Sheen (Ricky Vaughn) is the big star of the film, the pitcher who wore number 99, black glasses, and came into the game with the song "Wild Thing" blaring from the speakers.

Karinchak has taken a cue from the movie, as he's now wearing the same number as Sheen's character Vaughn (#99) and also comes into the games at Progressive Field with the same "Wild Thing" version playing as he warms up.

Sheen, who made headlines when he attended game seven of the World Series at Progressive Field four years ago against the Chicago Cubs, has taken notice of the new Tribe reliever.

Sunday evening while the Indians and White Sox were doing battle in the Windy City, Sheen sent out a tweet specifically targeted to get Karinchak's attention.

dear
James Karinchak,
c/o @Indians

it's official;

we are on a full-tilt
cosmic collision course !

i'll take some credit
for passing the torch,
but my man,
you are now using it to
BURN DOWN
FORESTS OF
LOUISVILLE SLUGGERS !!#Epic99

🔥⚾️🔥

©️ pic.twitter.com/Ws87QC316t

— Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) August 10, 2020

It's got to be a very cool honor to have one of the biggest actors in Hollywood tweet at you giving you respect.

Karinchak has been on fire thus far in 2020, and while he's 0-1 he's yet to allow an earned run, and in 7.1 innings he's struck out 13 batters, walking three.

The pitcher thus far in the 7.1 innings has allowed just three hits this season.

Here's an example of what hitters have to see when they come to the plate to face the new Indians "Wild Thing." 

James Karinchak, Disgusting 85mph Curveball...and Sword. ⚔️🤮 pic.twitter.com/6A5n5DjcGD

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 10, 2020