Rob Gronkowski Says He Knew Yankees Fan in Bizarre World Series Moment: ‘Congratulations on Shining’

Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski shockingly revealed Wednesday that he knew one of the New York Yankees fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts’ catch in Game 4 of the World Series.

Gronkowski appeared on “Up & Adams” and spoke with Kay Adams about the piece. The two fans were ejected from the game after the game. He pointed to the man ESPN identified as Austin Capobianco.

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Fans disrupt a foul ball caught by Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during the first inning in Game 4 of the Baseball World Series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in New York City. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

“That guy that grabbed Mookie Betts’ glove was my friend in college,” Gronkowski said. “He was a member of the hockey team – the Arizona Wildcats club team. The entire hockey team was an absolute lunatic. They were indescribable (sic), how wild these boys…animals.”

“For him to do that represents him very well. I mean, he’s all for his teams. He’s all for the Yankees. I remember him talking about the Yankees all the time, how much he loves them. And that describes him perfectly.” He simply does everything to help his team.

“I just want to say congratulations on shining when your moment came.”

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Gronkowski did not defend the men for what they did.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, #50, makes a catch in foul territory as a New York Yankees fan during the first inning of Game 4 of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York City on October 29 intervenes in 2024. (Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

“I’m not saying it’s OK. … It’s definitely unacceptable in the world of sports, but when you’re that big of a fan, fans do that whenever they get the chance,” he said.

Capobianco told ESPN he knew he would be ejected from the game, but he still decided to ignore the rules and grab Betts.

“We always joke about the ball in our area,” he said. “We won’t bother attacking. If it’s in our area, we’ll go up ‘D’.”

“Someone defends, someone hits the ball. We talk about it. We are ready for this.”

Former NFL player Rob Gronkowski looks on before Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on February 12, 2023. (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)

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The two fans are barred from attending Game 5 at Yankee Stadium, the New York Post reported.

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