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Astros pitcher Lance McCullers wears Batman cleats in MLB debut

Big League Stew

Lance McCullers sure knows how to make an entrance in style: the 21-year-old right-hander donned Batman cleats in his major-league debut Monday night for the Houston Astros.

It turns out McCullers, who gave up one run in 4 2/3 innings and received a no-decision as the Astros lost 2-1 to Oakland, has been wearing the superhero spikes in the minors all season.

From Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle:

“I was talking to (George) Springer, and I said something about the cleats, and he said, ‘Wear them, man. Go out there and do what you’ve been doing,’” said McCullers. “I love Batman. I have the trilogy and I have some other stuff.”

Here's a closer look at the Caped Crusader themed cleats:

Pretty spiffy.

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What's not clear is whether McCullers' choice of footwear is in compliance with MLB's uniform policy. If it is indeed deemed to violate the ban of "corporate logos or other identifying marks on equipment," McCullers will likely escape with a warning according to the Chronicle because it would be a first-time violation.

We'll see if the Dark Knight (or at least his cleats) rises again in McCullers' next start.

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Israel Fehr is a writer for Big League Stew on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at israelfehr@yahoo.ca or follow him on Twitter.

“corporate logos or other identifying marks on equipment.”