Cincinnati Reds infielder Scooter Gennett has made his fandom of NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt well known on the field. This weekend, he’ll take it to another level.
Gennett and other Major League Baseball players will participate in Players’ Weekend this Friday through Sunday, making avant-garde uniform choices to put their personalities and passions on full display.
Gennett switched his jersey to No. 3 this season in an homage to The Intimidator, and his bat handles are identified by a decal bearing Earnhardt’s legendary car number. This weekend, Gennett’s gear will pay further tribute to the NASCAR Hall of Famer with black No. 3 Goodwrench cleats, a checkered-flag motif on his bat, and “Dal3” on the back of his jersey.
“It’s my favorite number,” Gennett told MLB.com during spring training this year. “I was a big Dale Earnhardt fan when I was younger. Still am.”
Dale Earnhardt Jr. gave his approval of the jersey change shortly after Opening Day.
Raise hell, praise Dale 🤘🏼 https://t.co/Qj6UE4xqNo
– Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) April 10, 2018
