Los Angeles Dodgers’ newest star outfielder Kyle Tucker said he will wear No. 23 this season in honor of his former Houston Astros teammate and mentor Michael Brantley.
Tucker revealed his reason for choosing his new jersey number in his introductory press conference.
“He was the guy I hung out with a lot coming up in Houston. He was a phenomenal ballplayer and one of my closest friends,” Tucker said.
The four-time All-Star was teammates with Brantley during his time with the Astros from 2019 to 2023. They both played crucial roles with the Astros and led them to their second title in franchise history in 2022.