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Son Heung-min Throws Ceremonial First Pitch at Dodger Stadium

Official posts showcased the LAFC newcomer's growing profile in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles FC football player Son Heung-min warms up before throwing the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles in this Associated Press photo. (Yonhap)
Los Angeles FC football forward Son Heung-min waves to fans at Dodger Stadium in this Associated Press photo. (Yonhap)
Los Angeles FC football player Son Heung-min throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles in this Associated Press photo. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Son Heung-min took the mound before the Dodgers’ game against the Reds on Aug. 27 and drew loud cheers from the crowd.
  • MLB and the Dodgers shared video of the pitch on their official accounts, with MLB calling it a perfect strike.
  • He visited the Dodgers clubhouse before the game, greeting players and manager Dave Roberts and taking swings in the indoor cages.
  • On the field he exchanged jerseys with Freddie Freeman and started the game on the mic with, “It’s time for Dodger baseball!”
  • The LAFC forward recently scored his first goal for the club and is set for a home debut Sunday, while no meeting with Kim Hye-seong or Shohei Ohtani was reported.