Michael Kay is the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Yankees, and See ya became his signature call for home runs during broadcasts. The short phrase spread beyond live games through highlight reels, radio recaps, and fan edits shared online, where Yankees fans instantly recognized it. Its brevity and rising delivery made it easy to reuse as a reaction for anything leaving for good. It remains popular because it ties a specific broadcaster's personality to one of baseball's most exciting moments.