Kyle Tucker will no longer be No. 30 in Los Angeles.
The four-time All-Star outfielder Tucker was officially introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. During his introductory press conference, Tucker was sporting a jersey with his new number for the team — No. 23.
Kyle Tucker’s jersey number is #23 pic.twitter.com/ix5VBLhvDE
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Tucker explained to reporters why he decided on the No. 23. He said that it was a tribute to Michael Brantley, the retired former All-Star. Brantley was Tucker’s mentor with the Houston Astros and himself used to wear No. 23.
The 29-year-old Tucker had worn the No. 30 throughout his entire MLB career thus far. But that number is currently taken by a very prominent member of the Dodgers organization — manager Dave Roberts.
As for the No. 23, it has been worn by 39 total Dodgers players over the years. Most recently, it was worn by Michael Conforto last season, and (perhaps most successfully) it was worn by Eric Karros from 1991-2002.
Fans will probably need a long time to get used to seeing Tucker in a Dodgers jersey. Adding to the adjustment will be the fact that Tucker has a new jersey number in Los Angeles (along with his absolutely immense new contract).
