The Los Angeles Dodgers have introduced a new Guggenheim jersey patch, sponsored by the team's ownership group, as seen during their first full workout of the season. This move, showcased by manager Dave Roberts, marks a significant branding effort following the high-profile post-Ohtani signing. Rob Manfred approved the sponsorship, emphasizing that any ownership group can sponsor as long as they pay. The patch's debut coincides with Ohtani taking batting practice in Dodgers uniform for the first time, described by Roberts as a "pinch me moment." Additionally, Teoscar Hernandez, another recent addition to the Dodgers, shared his excitement for the upcoming season in an interview, highlighting the warm welcome from Ohtani.
One of the first people to reach out to Teoscar Hernandez when he signed? Shohei Ohtani. And he can’t wait to be his teammate. Listen to the full interview with Teoscar Hernandez here ⬇️ https://t.co/pcQxoYpy2k https://t.co/DgIVWx1hPS
IT’S HERE!! Teoscar Hernandez joins the show and it is SO cool to hear how excited he is for this upcoming season ⚾️His experience so far with the Dodgers ⚾️How the Red Sox dropped the ball on with him ⚾️What clicked for him ahead of the 2020 season 🎧: https://t.co/pcQxoYpy2k https://t.co/tRiEXGX93H
MLB: Shohei Ohtani takes batting practice in Dodgers uniform for 1st time https://t.co/QGAEgmzIi8
The @dodgers with their first full workout today. The skipper Dave Roberts talked to me about how it was a pinch me moment when Ohtani was signed #dodgers #ohtani #mlb #springtraining #ktla @KTLA @KTLA5SPORTS https://t.co/dcKDFH0Hp8
LOS GUGGENHEIM: Question - Can an ownership group be a jersey patch sponsor too? ROB MANFRED: Uh, yeah, sure. As long as they pay. LOS GUGGENHEIM: AITE DEN #Dodgers #SpringTraining https://t.co/bz8wsqRrw1
The Dodgers will have a Guggenheim jersey patch this season, as Dave Roberts models. Guggenheim certainly hasn’t been subtle with the signage in the post-Ohtani signing. https://t.co/9Ezzy3vixd
There is a sleeve patch on the Dodgers jerseys today The sponsor: Guggenheim, as in the Dodgers ownership group