"First baseman Freddie Freeman lost his mother to skin cancer in 2000, when he was 10 years old. To honor her, Freeman wears a cross necklace that contains a small piece of her hair. He also wears long sleeves under his jersey to protect his skin from the sun."
"Prior to each at bat, superstar Shohei Ohtani tips his cap to the umpire - literally. He also learns their names, establishing a personal relationship when many other players are known more for confrontation with umpires than friendship. It's keeping with the respectful and humble attitude for which Ohtani is known."
"Defending World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto has some extra luck on days he starts, thanks to Yoshihiro Sonoda. Yamamoto views Sonoda, his interpreter, as being integral to his success. Not only has Sonoda worked hard to learn the sport - he didn't come into the role with a great deal of baseball knowledge - but he has a lucky garment to support Yamamoto when he's on the mound."
Los Angeles Dodgers players follow personalized game day traditions rooted in superstition and meaning. Freddie Freeman wears a cross necklace containing his mother's hair and long sleeves under his jersey to honor her memory and protect his skin, as she died from skin cancer when he was ten. Shohei Ohtani demonstrates respect by tipping his cap to the umpire before every at-bat and addressing them by name, establishing personal relationships rather than confrontation. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the defending World Series MVP, credits his interpreter Yoshihiro Sonoda as integral to his success, including Sonoda's lucky boxers worn on pitching days. These traditions reflect each player's unique values and superstitious beliefs.
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