Players’ Weekend has become the perfect excuse for big leaguers to get a little creative, and two Phillies used the moment to show off some sharp custom cleats.
Cristopher Sanchez went with a pair that carries all of his teammates’ numbers, a simple but pretty fitting nod to the guys around him. The cleats are white with red pinstripes, and the look lands cleanly.
Bryson Stott took a different route, having Toy Story-themed cleats made for his daughter, Braxtyn. The shoes are packed with details, from the Buzz Lightyear buttons to the Toy Story-style “Braxtyn’s Story” lettering.
The Woody cleat uses brown laces, and if you look closely, there are tiny stitched touches on the heel area, including silhouettes of the little alien characters on the Buzz side and cactus and open-plains imagery on the Woody side. One other detail stands out too: “Dada” written in marker.
MLB describes Players’ Weekend as “a three-day celebration of what makes big leaguers unique. This is a time for them to express themselves through wearing custom gear on the field and telling personal stories off of it.” The league first launched a version of the event in 2017, paused it during the COVID-shortened seasons, and brought it back in 2024 with format changes and rotating themes.
This year’s edition includes a different theme for each day, with those themes shown in stadiums, on broadcasts and on social media. The three themes are Off-Field Interests, which highlights what players enjoy beyond baseball; Causes, which centers on charitable and community work that matters to them; and Appreciation, which focuses on the people who helped them reach the majors.
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