📸 Soto’s bat tops best of MLB Players’ Weekend

Back for the second straight year after a 2024 return, MLB Players’ Weekend kicked off across the league Friday.

Players will don gear centered around three themes: off-field interests, causes and appreciation. Players are encouraged to celebrate their passions away from baseball, promote charities and community initiatives, and showcase their influences.

The event will culminate Sunday with the Little League Classic between the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. From customized bats to special cleats, here are examples of the coolest gear and tributes from the 2025 edition of Players’ Weekend.

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Custom bats and cleats

THE CHUG JUG BAT IS REAL 🤯

Harrison Bader’s Chug Jug training bat took the internet by storm … he will now be swinging a custom wood version during Players’ Weekend! pic.twitter.com/rSyg1JWBkM

— MLB (@MLB) August 14, 2025

A platypus? PERRY THE PLATYPUS?!

Drake Baldwin’s Players’ Weekend bat features everyone’s favorite crime-fighting mammal from Phineas and Ferb 🤯 pic.twitter.com/EUpAd2txfQ

— MLB (@MLB) August 15, 2025

“Big butt… even BIGGER BOMBS!”

Cal Raleigh may have won Players’ Weekend with this inscription on his bat 🍑 pic.twitter.com/6sUq0lOJVX

— MLB (@MLB) August 15, 2025

Marcelo Mayer’s Lightning McQueen bat for Players’ Weekend may be the best piece of custom lumber we’ve ever seen 😮 pic.twitter.com/EYvN3YVzDH

— MLB (@MLB) August 11, 2025

Marte’s reaction to receiving the bat blew him away 🥹 https://t.co/eHSz9wwKbP pic.twitter.com/v3ZDzuvQMH

— MLB (@MLB) August 11, 2025

— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) August 15, 2025

Showing off the #PlayersWeekend sticks 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LrORTA2Suo

— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) August 15, 2025

The squad’s #PlayersWeekend bats are 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/r1jEUEiWRA

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 15, 2025

Be on the lookout for these bats all weekend long! pic.twitter.com/zSYN7ETWVT

— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) August 15, 2025

These #PlayersWeekend custom bats >>> pic.twitter.com/Mc8Qfk1YOn

— New York Mets (@Mets) August 15, 2025

Testing our custom bats for #PlayersWeekend ! pic.twitter.com/HPAwxTFz9U

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 15, 2025

Aloha. pic.twitter.com/vfiIjguX4p

— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 15, 2025

Special cleats designed by young heroes❤️#PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/4ss3EwTjJ9

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 15, 2025

This #PlayersWeekend, @bravesfdn worked with Braves players to design custom cleats, highlighting each player’s philanthropic passion. The cleats will be worn this weekend then auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting each player’s designated non-profit organization!

Bid now!… pic.twitter.com/oOuzVI95US

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 15, 2025

There was really no other option. #PlayersWeekend | Romy Gonzalez pic.twitter.com/uFO8CQzTgw

— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 15, 2025

Clean cleats. 😮‍💨#PlayersWeekend | Narvi & Wilyer pic.twitter.com/GVtQxFiT3N

— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 15, 2025

— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 15, 2025

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Special stories

Julio Rodríguez went to the Dominican Republic and met a woman whose home has been devastated by floods.

After hearing her story, J-Rod rebuilt her home and changed lives. #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/i0L3EhUvOL

— MLB (@MLB) August 14, 2025

Some friendships are bigger than baseball ❤️#PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/XJKhCRmCmc

— MLB (@MLB) August 13, 2025

Yohel Pozo is using his first Players Weekend in the big leagues to pay tribute to his son Paul, who suffered a stroke shortly after being born.

Recently, Yohel and Paul visited with children who are battling similar health problems at Mercy Hospital so that they could put their… pic.twitter.com/otLGZjV7nv

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) August 15, 2025

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 15, 2025

Vladdy Jr. and his daughter, Vlaimel, made friendship bracelets and did the most wholesome interview on her birthday 🥹

And of course, Vladdy hit a home run that night after Vlaimel threw out the first pitch ❤️ #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/ciZ4opaJNX

— MLB (@MLB) August 14, 2025

Francisco Lindor’s daughter photographed his gameday arrival, and he had no idea she was going to be there 😭❤️ #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/nlQNj6mzbA

— MLB (@MLB) August 15, 2025

For #PlayersWeekend this year, our friends at @cincychildrens painted custom cleats for the team. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dHWZnXYrnD

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 15, 2025

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Fun and games

With Players’ Weekend here, the guys shared their childhood nicknames 👀 pic.twitter.com/YS55Qj3C5G

— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) August 15, 2025

“guy hits two home runs, now he’s doing photoshoots” 😂#RepTheHalo x #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/3ZSSA8r7O9

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) August 15, 2025

Who’s got the best nickname on the squad? #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/o9nUQVVMfw

— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) August 15, 2025

— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) August 15, 2025

For #PlayersWeekend we asked our players what’s a small moment in their days that makes them happy?#QOTD | #RepBX pic.twitter.com/kMoHiZ30Jj

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 15, 2025

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) August 15, 2025

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) August 15, 2025

Meet the Pinstripe Pets 🐶🐱#PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/37lqp0TmVW

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 15, 2025