A social media celebrity, Hadji died last week after a decision the former Mets first baseman knew was coming but waited as long as he could to make.

On Oct. 10, Hernandez, a retired two-time World Series champion and former first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals and Mets, posted a birthday post for Hadji on his Instagram. "HAPPY 22nd HADJI!!!" he captioned the picture of him holding the cat as the sun beamed down on him.

Feline fans everywhere mourn the loss of Amazin’ Hadji. Mets legend Keith Hernandez announced in a sorrowful post Wednesday that his 22-year-old cat died last week. “It’s with a heavy heart that I must tell you that I had to put Hadji down last week,

Hadji, the internet-famous Bengal cat of Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez, passed away last week at the age of 22. Hernandez announced the news on social media on Wednesday. “It’s with a heavy heart that I must tell you that I had to put Hadji down last week,

MLB legend Keith Hernandez announces the passing of his cherished cat Hadji, recalling their special 22-year bond.

Hadji, New York Mets announcer Keith Hernandez’s internet-famous cat, is dead. Hernandez shared the news on social media Wednesday. Hadji was 22. “It’s with a heavy heart that I must tell you that I had to put Hadji down last week.