The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted international soccer star Son Heung-Min at Dodger Stadium ahead of their series finale against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
Heung-Min exchanged jerseys with Freddie Freeman on the field before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch to Blake Snell. The team also played a video montage welcoming Heung-Min to Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) made a splash earlier this month by acquiring Heung-Min from Tottenham Hotspur of the English Premier League for a record-breaking transfer fee of reportedly $26 million.
A native of Chuncheon, South Korea, Heung-Min is one of the most talented and popular Asian players in soccer history. He is among the country’s all-time leading scorers and has appeared in three World Cups throughout his illustrious career.
Son Heung-Min warming up for his first pitch tonight. pic.twitter.com/cKmyKms6oY
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Looks like Blake Snell was going over pitching with Son Heung-Min. pic.twitter.com/eLkogGZiYD
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Freddie Freeman did a jersey swap with Son Heung-Min, who then delivered a beaut of a first pitch to Blake Snell. pic.twitter.com/hihr6VPsdk
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Heung-Min joined LAFC after an iconic 10-year run with Tottenham Hotspur, where he scored 173 goals and registered 101 assists across all competitions, while also becoming the first Asian player to win the Premier League Golden Boot in 2021–2022.
Heung-Min was twice named Tottenham Hotspur’s Player of the Year, selected to the PFA Team of the Year, and helped lead the club to the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final.
Son Heung-Min welcomed by Dodgers
Hyeseong Kim and Tommy Edman, both of whom have Korean heritage, welcomed Heung-Min in a video message shared by the Dodgers at the time of his signing.
“First, I want to congratulate you for joining LAFC,” Kim said in the video. “I love soccer, so I’m a huge fan of yours, but yo know that we’re both playing in Los Angeles is an honor, and it makes me happy. I will continue to root for your success in L.A.”
Edman added: “I just wanted to welcome you to the city of Los Angeles. We’re really fired up to have you here, I know the fans are going to love you and you’re going to love your time here as well. I can’t wait to see you at a Dodgers game soon, and I’m hoping to make it out to an LAFC game.”
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