Dodgers' Hernandez swaps gloves for young fan's shoes
Kike Hernandez drives a hard bargain.
One young Los Angeles Dodgers fan named Josh found this out the hard way ahead of Saturday's game. When Josh asked the utility man for his batting gloves ahead of Saturday's contest against the San Francisco Giants, Hernandez agreed - but only if Josh gave Hernandez the shoes on his feet.
Josh: "Kiké! Can I have your batting gloves?"@kikehndez: "If I can have your shoes." pic.twitter.com/bCoccbqoLH
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 16, 2016
Though it would appear young Josh may not have thought ahead in accepting this transaction - how was he going to get home without any shoes? - it turns out Hernandez wasn't looking for some new footwear.
Don't worry, they didn't fit @kikehndez. Josh got 'em back. #WeLoveLA pic.twitter.com/Ryu1UFIOxe
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 16, 2016
So, to recap: Josh not only got to watch his Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, but also walked away from the game owning a pair of major-league batting gloves and some autographed shoes. Being a young baseball fan sure has its perks.