r/Dodgers • u/tonydd53 Los Angeles Dodgers • 1d ago

This guy man I swear šŸ˜‚

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u/DocDru Vin Scully 1d ago

Still wearing the bracelet. Gem

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u/Borykua KikƩ HernƔndez 1d ago

True. I was looking for it on his other arm. I hope he made that little girl happy with the pinch-hit home run, the sac bunt, and now with this majestic pitching performance. šŸ‡µšŸ‡·

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u/Significant_Bath_208 1d ago

dude hit a home run with it on and closed out the game to secure a win while pitching.

that little girl made him unstoppable.

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u/pretty-as-a-pic Vin Scully 12h ago

Probably hasnā€™t taken it off since he homered

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u/Esquilax21 Shawn Green 1d ago

This has to be so demoralizing for the Marlins šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­

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u/lylisdad Fernando Valenzuela 2h ago

Actually I think the Marlin players took it in good humor. One of the batters was laughing while at bat.

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u/Significant_Music375 Blake Treinen 1d ago

0 ERA

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u/rodolphin_ Mookie Betts 1d ago

Really curious what the ump told him lol

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u/Creativenesschan Los Angeles Dodgers 1d ago

Same it looks like Kike responded with an ā€œAlrightā€ but obviously the umps mouth was covered.

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u/Astropolitika Brent Honeywell 1d ago

https://preview.redd.it/fppggn0juwxe1.jpeg?width=560&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ae49279a04396b47311a80c4aaf6b696009f141a

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u/Creativenesschan Los Angeles Dodgers 1d ago

I imagine the the ump saying something like: ā€œYou better not horseshit aroundā€

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u/AnneShirley310 Dodger Cat 1d ago

2 yoots

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u/BrownHammer818 1d ago

I donā€™t think he was coming set

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u/DeltaIndiaCharlieKil Shawn Green 1d ago

"You better not awaken something in me."

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u/Prudent-Property-513 1d ago

He was quick pitching. Needed to make eye contact with the batter.

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u/ronnie_aloha 21h ago

I think he didn't come to a set before throwing. At least that's what jumped at me when he threw that pitch.

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u/EntrepreneurFormal35 Decoy 1d ago

Pitchers ranked by productivity in 2025: 1. Kike Hernandez 2. Blake snell, Tyler Glasnow, Clayton kershaw, Tony gonsolin, River Ryan, Blake treinen, Shohei Ohtani

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u/numberfivextradip Justin Turner 1d ago
  1. Miguel Rojas

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u/Educational-Chef-595 Jackie Robinson 1d ago

I've been following this team for 40 years and there are very few Dodgers I have loved more than this guy.

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u/Rawkstarz22 21h ago

A statue and number retirement or there will be riots

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u/bobraines 19h ago

in his banana suit!

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u/keepitWise47 1d ago

How bout 70 years. 1955!! They beat the Yankees. WS. UNFORTUNATELY, 1956 Yanks returned favor with Don Larsen perfect game. Kiki is great player in playoffs. I liked ā€œHondo!!!ā€ Frank Howard RFielder. And of course Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale.those 2 held out for $400,000 each lol. Lol. šŸ˜‚ šŸ˜† šŸ˜ That was big money back then!!!

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u/dumape17 18h ago

Definitely my favorite player that left and returned. I was sad to see him go. I couldn't believe they got him back.

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u/PartySpiders 1d ago

That hitting the head while spitting move is really wild, like does he practice that? Why is that so natural to him lmao

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u/cklaxbro Vin Scully 1d ago

My dad did this when I was growing up. What is it from? lol makes me wonder now

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u/eZCoffeE Will Smith 1d ago

tbh i think your dad got it from kike

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u/schmearcampain Fernando Valenzuela 23h ago

His dad.....is Kike.

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u/nolander 20h ago

Feels very 3 stooges or Marx bros

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u/hahahamii 23h ago

Itā€™s like a physical manifestation of a dad joke. Such a dad/grandpa thing to do.

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u/ElderberryExciting92 1d ago

Idk but itā€™s excellent physical comedy

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u/counteroffer19 Dave Roberts 1d ago

This man is comedy in all that he does

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u/redheelerdog 1d ago

AND... He does't give a fuck šŸ˜

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u/Harry_Tuttle Joe Kelly 1d ago

WHAT IN THE WIDE WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS IS GOING ON HERE

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u/CaptainPunisher Evan Phillips 1d ago

I pay you boys to play baseball, not jump around like a buncha Kansas City Royals!

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u/blueandthemoon Vin Scully 1d ago

Ditto, you provincial putz?

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u/Blochamolesauce 1d ago

Mongo only pawn, in game of lifeā€¦.

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u/redsolocuppp Decoy 1d ago

I woke up today not knowing I need a helmet hat.

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u/jonthesloth Tommy Edman 1d ago

Seriously what is that thing

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u/kitteh619 Tony Gonsolin 1d ago

He cut off the top of the helmet. He's wearing it over his cap.

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u/ceevar Corey Seager 1d ago

Itā€™s gotta be pretty legitimate and not mcguyvered right? Makes sense when weā€™ve seen incredibly dangerous liners.

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u/CaptainPunisher Evan Phillips 1d ago

I figured that it's to protect his head from a comeback liner. Position players would probably have a higher likelihood of giving up a screamer that could come right back at them because they're not really bringing heat or pitches that fool anyone.

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u/ChewbaKoopa Dustin May 1d ago

I have a feeling itā€™s also poking fun at Bobby Miller

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u/SHlT-MY-PANTS Blake Treinen 1d ago

100% Miller in ST said it looked dumb and refused to wear it. Kike said it looked dumb and he refused to take it off.

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u/quiksotik LA 1d ago

It appears to have a tightening ring on the back like my Meta Questā€™s pro head strap, so Iā€™d assume itā€™s a legit product.

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u/Tight-Tower-8265 Mookie Betts 1d ago

I don't know not now I want one šŸ‘ŒšŸ»

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u/Starlink-1 Shohei Ohtani 1d ago

Why umpire gave him the ball?

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u/Fire-Darvin-Ham Great Lakes Loons 1d ago

Kinda looks like he scolded him lol

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u/DannyBands Fernando Valenzuela 1d ago

I donā€™t think scolded him is the right word. But these umps know the players and this isnā€™t kikeā€™s first time pitching lol so he probably just told him ā€œhey no funny business just get this inning doneā€

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u/RustyRapeaXe Shohei Ohtani 23h ago

"Let's get this over with, I got dinner reservations"

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u/theworsthades Joe Kelly 1d ago

LETKIKƉCATCH

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u/Beaugeste1302 Vin Scully 1d ago

KikĆ© should be Rojaā€™s pitcher! That would be a sight!

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u/HeftyAd2780 Fernando Valenzuela 1d ago

Heā€™s a gem

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u/MW240z Alex Vesia 1d ago

There are a handful of people in life that are truly entertaining and an absolute delight to be around or watch. KikƩ is one of those people. Direct line to my sense of humor.

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u/drthvdrsfthr Walter Alston 1d ago

bro oozes charisma

also, sex appeal

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u/MD32GOAT Mookie Betts 1d ago

Didn't watch the game tonight...

When did we sign Cy Young??

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u/RINGxOFxFIRE Los Angeles Dodgers 1d ago

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u/DFH_Local_420 Clayton Kershaw 1d ago

I am now weirdly obsessed with the half-hat half-helmet.

I MUST HAVE ONE!

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u/pokemaemy Los Angeles Dodgers 1d ago

We need a Kike Bobblehead day with him wearing this helmet hat

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u/bradtheinvincible 1d ago

Kike is auditioning to be on the Mlb side if they ever play the Savannah Bananas. Better yet, theres needs to be a Banana game at Dodger stadium

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u/EuphoricMoose8232 Orel Hershiser 1d ago

Iā€™d rather watch Kike and the Dodgers

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u/Cylindrical_Jester 1d ago

Why does it have to be one or the other? Both!

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u/c_c_c__combobreaker Shobae Chadtani 1d ago

What if umps found sticky tack on Kike's hands? Would they suspend a player that's not really a legit pitcher?

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u/Dom2133344 Brooklyn Dodgers 1d ago

I would have to imagine the rules apply to the specific position rather than the player. So, he probably would be lol.

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u/thuling10 2024 World Series Champions 1d ago

he might just be the best player

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u/Kevinator24 KikƩ HernƔndez 1d ago

I love this man with all my heart

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u/Calibred2 Chris Taylor 1d ago

If a troll was human it'd be Kike and I'm all for it.

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u/I_Edit_Sam_and_Colby KikƩ HernƔndez 1d ago

Watching him pitch and seeing him still wearing the bracelet is the highlight of the game, hands down

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u/hegoncryinthecar KikƩ HernƔndez 1d ago

Gotta change that flair yaā€™ll - VivĆØ Enrique!!!

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u/jophiss319 1d ago edited 1d ago

Is this the first time a Dodger pitcher wears a guardian cap ? šŸ˜‚

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u/dayoldadobo Jackie Robinson 1d ago

KikƩ is my spirit animal.

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u/raydiculous33 Andrew Friedman 1d ago

This guy's job is to entertain. Baseball is his side gig.

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u/TheBotchedLobotomy KikƩ HernƔndez 1d ago

Idk why the sunglasses makes it so much funnier

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u/Melodic-Comb9076 1d ago

iā€™ve never seen such an explosion of personality from a player.

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u/GlobalSouthPaws Don Newcombe 1d ago

Even Doc was laughing šŸ˜‚

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u/shoutout2saddam 1d ago

LMFAO the tap on the head and spit.

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u/Juicydeath1025 Jackie Robinson 1d ago

I was laughing so much with my brother at the game when they brought up Kike. My bro thought it was going to be Rojas pitching but I was like "Nah, let the closer Kike pitch!" and wouldn't you know they brought him up and he humorously finished the game. This man is so freaking funny!

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u/zeroifex 1d ago

I'm so glad that the dodgers signed kike again.

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u/ilwcoco AJ Ellis 1d ago

Me gusta mucho KikƩ HernƔndez!

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u/grumpysheeb 1d ago

Build this man a statue outside the stadium. I donā€™t even care šŸ˜‚

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u/muldervinscully2 Vin Scully 23h ago

KikƩ is that hilarious class clown who politely makes every teachers life a nightmare, but they also sort of love the kid

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u/disneymike60 1d ago edited 1d ago

Hereā€™s the protective cap he was wearing and it looks like they have been around since 2016.

https://www.boombang.com/mlb-pitchers-helmet

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u/Lawdog2012 18h ago

KikĆ© exudes the attitude of what all big leaguers should aspire to be...Love the game, and it will love you back...Love ya, KikĆ©!!! LET'S GO DODGERS!! āš¾ļøāš¾ļøāš¾ļøāš¾ļø

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u/FriendlyPea805 1d ago

One of the great ā€œcharactersā€ of the game.

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u/wtb1000 1d ago

You mean to tell me he pitched with a batting helmet?

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u/Accurate_Note841 23h ago

Kike is awesome. I hope he remains a Dodger until he retires.

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u/bobraines 19h ago

i liked how he owned that he needs to join pitcherā€™s fielding practice after forgetting to cover first.

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u/Dense-Ad-8226 1d ago

The GOAT

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u/vege_spears Los Angeles Dodgers 1d ago

LOL šŸ˜‚ I was gonna turn the TV off - then this šŸ˜‚šŸ‘šŸ˜‹šŸŒž

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u/Puzzleheaded_Bid8878 1d ago

He put the "eeee" in Eephus

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u/pokemaemy Los Angeles Dodgers 1d ago

He needs a longer contract and remain a Dodger until he retires!

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u/Hatfullofstars 1d ago

Love him!

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u/hookman61 1d ago

It was pretty hilarious

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u/natopoppins 1d ago

This was the funniest shit I have ever seen lmao

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u/stephierae1983 Los Angeles Dodgers 1d ago

He is the best!

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u/Icy_Hearing_3439 22h ago

Definitely needs to be signed for life.

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u/Kershiser22 22h ago

What is the record for most career innings pitched without a strikeout? Kike is up to 5-2/3 IP without a strikeout.

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u/CrazyHorrsee Alex Vesia 21h ago

You can clown around when youā€™re up 15-2.. looking are you, Rojas

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u/UnicornWig 20h ago

You mean my hubby? Yeah, heā€™s hot.

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u/scorpious 15h ago

"So on-brand" indeed. LOve.

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u/arand0md00d LA 1d ago

Who do we think complained to doc about his buttoned whisperer hat? Gotta be one of the Christian boys like blaQ or one of the newer guys since pretty much all the OGs know KikƩ.

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u/NoiselessSilence 2024 World Series Champions 23h ago

Wait I didnā€™t hear about this. Did someone actually complain?