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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Alex Verdugo Seized Opportunity To Switch To ‘Favorite’ No. 27
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Dodgers News: Alex Verdugo Seized Opportunity To Switch To ‘Favorite’ No. 27

Matthew Moreno
April 6, 2019
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After back-to-back impressive seasons with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Alex Verdugo had nothing left to prove and was widely projected to begin the 2019 season on the Opening Day roster.

That likelihood was all but cemented when Brad Miller opted out of his Minor League contract and became a free agent. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Verdugo would begin the season in the Majors shortly after Miller left the organization.

Beyond the usual excitement that comes with making the jump from the Minor Leagues, Verdugo was afforded an opportunity to select a more permanent and aesthetically-pleasing jersey number. He swapped out No. 61 in favor of No. 27.

It of course was last worn by Matt Kemp, but Verdugo explained No. 27 has long carried significant meaning for him, via SportsNet LA:

“My Team Mexico number, my number the past two years in OKC. It’s just one of those things that it was my favorite number growing up. I was either going to be 61 or 27. I was like, ‘I can play with the Dodgers and have 27 on my back? This isn’t OKC anymore, I’ll take the real L.A. Dodgers with 27.’”

In between Kemp’s two stints with the Dodgers, Justin Ruggiano (2015) and James Loney (2006) were the only other players to wear No. 27.

Verdugo has taken his jersey number change and run with it, going 5-for-12 (.417 batting average) with a .417 on-base percentage, .833 slugging, two doubles, one home run and four RBI in eight games (one start).

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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