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ESPN workersAug 16, 2024, 11:32 AM ET
MLB Gamers’ Weekend is right here, and Jackson Merrill already seems to be like he is the clear winner.
The rookie middle fielder for the San Diego Padres might be debuting a Star Wars-themed lightsaber bat this weekend. The Victus bat incorporates a deal with paying homage to the long-lasting sci-fi weapon, with every thing past the deal with glowing in the dead of night.
Jackson Merrill has a glow-in-dark Star Wars lightsaber bat for #PlayersWeekend 🤯 pic.twitter.com/WgQIDwa4ne
— MLB (@MLB) August 16, 2024 Gamers’ Weekend begins on Friday and might be divided into three segments. Friday might be Enjoyable, the place gamers can showcase their personalities, Saturday is devoted to Causes, the place gamers spotlight their favourite charities, and Sunday is for Appreciation, the place they pay tribute to the individuals who’ve helped them get to the place they’re.
Merrill is having a standout rookie season for the Padres, posting a 3.1 bWAR and slugging 17 house runs.