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Kike Hernandez might not be a household name for everyone across Major League Baseball, but when it comes to supporters of the LA Dodgers, Hernandez is the man. The 33-year-old's numbers might not jump off the page, but Hernandez is a true fan favorite in every sense of the word.
A two-time World Series champion with the Dodgers, Hernandez has certainly earned his standing among fans for his clutch performances and his infectious personality. The veteran utilityman was at it again on Tuesday night during the Dodgers' 15-2 victory over the Miami Marlins.
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Hernandez showed off how versatile he can be, taking the mound as a pitcher, allowing the Dodgers' bullpen to rest during the blowout win. Kike surrendered a pair of hits without giving up a run. However, it was the fact that he was rocking a helmet when he took to the mound that sent fans into a frenzy on social media. Some fans have even called for the team to make it a bobblehead.
"Make this a bobblehead," one fan posted on X.
"Kiké doesn’t pitch with mechanics, he pitches with personality. We love the king!" another fan shared.
"Bobblehead when?" one more fan added.
The LA Dodgers have been dealing with a number of different injuries to both their bullpen and their rotation, so Kike Hernandez's willingness to take to the mound was a blessing. Some fans have even gone as far as to demand that Hernandez take over as the Dodgers' closer moving forward.
"That's my closer," one fan posted.
"My closer fr," another fan shared.
"Already better than Bobby Miller," one more fan added.
Aside from pitching in Tuesday night's game, Kike Hernandez has been an underrated contributor for the LA Dodgers this season. He might only be posting a .169 batting average this year, but he has added five home runs and 11 RBI.
Kike Hernandez made MLB history during the Dodgers' victory over the Marlins
Not only did Kike Hernandez impress on the mound as a relief pitcher on Tuesday night, but he also managed to etch his name in MLB history as a result. Hernandez became the first player in Major League Baseball to score, play multiple positions and pitch a scoreless inning in a game that they did not start.
The LA Dodgers are loaded with superstar talent in the form of Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts, but having a versatile player like Hernandez is invaluable when it comes to team flexibility.
