A.J. Burnett made his first start on Thursday after being sidelined with elbow inflammation since July. To welcome the 38-year-old back, the City of Pittsburgh projected the logo of one of his favorite superheros on buildings near PNC Park.
Burnett is an avid Batman fan and even had special Batman inspired cleats to wear during his first All-Star Game appearance earlier this year.
Pittsburgh, of course, had to get permission for use of the logo and Mayor Bill Peduto made sure to thank DC Comics and Warner Brothers, via WPXI.
“On behalf of the City of Pittsburgh I would like to thank DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment for permission to project the Bat Signal during tonight’s Pirates game as we welcome the team back to Pittsburgh and A.J. Burnett back to the mound.”
“A special thank you is owed to Legendary Pictures CEO Thomas Tull for sponsoring the Bat Signal projection.”
“Let’s Go Bucs.”
