Despite the fact that Kike Hernandez will not play in the World Baseball Classic as a result of surgery on his left elbow, Adidas and Bad Bunny chose him to be the one to announce a surprise that the German sports brand and the singer have for all the members of the Puerto Rican team that will compete in the tournament.
The Dodgers player is one of the most beloved and followed athletes in Puerto Rico, so he was chosen to show off the gift: footwear dedicated to the island. In addition, he represents the current MLB champion and one of the most Latino cities in the United States, Los Angeles.
The alliance between Adidas and Bad Bunny
The Puerto Rican team will wear exclusive footwear in the World Baseball Classic thanks to an agreement between the sports brand and San Benito. The alliance consists of a special edition for this tournament that will make the Puerto Rican flag shine.Kike Hernandez was the one who broke the news. In an interview with ESPN, he showed off the sneakers that all the members of the squad will wear during the World Baseball Championship.
- The design is known as BadBo 1.0. It combines two shades of blue with cream. The base is leather with suede overlays. The aim is to serve as an image that appeals to the public and is functional for baseball players when playing
The good relationship between Kike Hernandez and Bad Bunny
In October 2025, during the postseason, the words that San Benito dedicated to the player echoed through the Dodger Stadium speakers and were played when Kike approached the batter’s box.
Walking on the Moon, Michael Jackson/Mr. October, Reggie Jackson
That detail had a great effect on Hernandez, who responded by connecting with the bat. “October Kike is something pretty special,” manager Dave Roberts said after witnessing how the sound influenced his player’s performance.
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