Kike Hernández rocks custom Ohtani '17' pregame fit for Shohei's Game 4 start

The Dodgers fan favorite paid his respects to their global superstar with a truly fantastic knitted Ohtani jersey for the World Series vs. the Blue Jays.

Feb. 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Kike Hernandez looks on during a Spring Training workout at Camelback Ranch. | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

There is a reason Kike Hernández is big fan favorite for Los Angeles Dodgers fans.

The two-time World Series champion never seems to take himself too seriously, not to mention his colorful antics and clutch performances in the postseason make him a crowd pleaser no matter where he plays as a crafty 34-year-old veteran in his second stint with the Dodgers.

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Sept. 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first base Kike Hernández (8) and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrate defeating the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Naturally that personality is a perfect match for LA's playful global superstar Shohei Ohtani, and the two have naturally hit it off ever since the Japanese hero signed with the Boys in Blue for $700 million. For comparison, Kike is playing on one-year deal at $6.5 million.

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Oct 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates after winning in the eighteenth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Pay disparity aside, Hernández matched his good-hearted nature by rocking a custom "17" Ohtani knitted jersey for his pregame fit walking to the locker room at Dodgers Stadium, where the two-way, two AL MVP and reigning NL MVP is getting the start in Game 4 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays after the 18-inning marathon that pretty much ended on the same day a tick before midnight.

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Kiké Hernandez is sporting quite the look before tonight’s game pic.twitter.com/eBkkoHGiGA

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) October 28, 2025

Hernández completed the look with ripped jeans, his long hair down, sunglasses on, and carrying a dapper sky blue Louis Vuitton bag, very much blending hipster vibes with Paris chic.

With so much on the line for both the Dodgers and Blue Jays tonight, who have shown that they can match LA's star-studded firepower, it's an awesome statement from Hernández to give off that surfer dude, southern California energy when he joins his teammates.

Oct. 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) after winning in the eighteenth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

We can guarantee Ohtani will certainly appreciate it, although given his humble nature, the 31-year-old kid at heart, who had "Team Effort" written on his NLCS trophy, will probably get a little embarrassed as well.

Too bad, because it look fantastic!

Kiké Hernández is truly 1-of-1 🤪 pic.twitter.com/jBhcNuJLdJ

— MLB (@MLB) October 28, 2025

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