The Boston Red Sox held "Dress Up Like Dugie' day on Sunday, and Red Sox manager Alex Cora hit it out of the park.
Cora wore Alex Verdugo's Sahuaro High School jersey during a pregame news conference, a nod to the Tucsonan currently in his second season as the Red Sox's starting outfielder.
Every Red Sox player and coach is dressing like Alex Verdugo today. Alex Cora is wearing Verdugo's uniform from high school. pic.twitter.com/SG2I1oGtKK
— saucycatches (@saucycatches) August 29, 2021
“It’s Dugie’s Day. Alex Verdugo Day. So I decided to get his high school jersey,” Cora said before Sunday’s gaame, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. “It’s ‘Dress Up Like Dugie Day.’ So there’s a lot of interesting outfits in there.”
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The theme day was the brainchild of Kiké Hernandez, but the utility player is on the COVID-19 injured list. Verdugo's other teammates ran with it, dressing up in his trademark boots and wearing jewelry. Players are expected to show off their "Dress Like Dugie" getups on Sunday's flight home from Cleveland.
Verdugo is hitting .284 with 12 home runs, 49 RBIs and five stolen bases this season.
Chase Silseth is the 32nd Arizona Wildcat to make the big leagues since 2009. Here's the list.
Chase Silseth joins list to ex-Wildcats in the big leagues
Los Angeles Angels' Chase Silseth pitches to an Oakland Athletics batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, May 13, 2022.
Chase Silseth made his big-league debut for the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, pitching six shutout innings in a 2-0 win over Oakland.
The right-handed pitcher became the 31st ex-Wildcat to make the big leagues since 2009.
Here's a look at the list:
Daniel Schlereth
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Daniel Schlereth throws during workouts for pitchers and catchers Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, during spring training baseball in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Daniel Schlereth
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: May 29, 2009
Team: Arizona Diamondbacks
Ryan Perry
Detroit Tigers pitcher Ryan Perry against the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game Friday, May 22, 2009 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Ryan Perry
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: April 8, 2009
Team: Detroit Tigers
Brad Mills
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Brad Mills throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of an interleague baseball game, Thursday, June 18, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)
Brad Mills
Position: Starting pitcher/relief pitcher
Big-league debut: June 18, 2009
Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Mark Melancon
This is a 2010 photo of Mark Melancon of the New York Yankees baseball team. This image reflects the New York Yankees active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Mark Melancon
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: April 26, 2009
Team: New York Yankees
Trevor Crowe
Cleveland Indians' Trevor Crowe hits an RBI-single off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Harrell, scoring Trevor Crowe, during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Trevor Crowe
Position: Outfielder
Big-league debut: April 9, 2009
Team: Cleveland Indians
Konrad Schmidt
Arizona Diamondbacks' Konrad Schmidt, right, fields a bunt hit by Colorado Rockies' Edgmer Escalona as Diamondbacks pitcher Bryan Shaw, left, jumps out of the way during the 12th inning of a baseball game Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Phoenix. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 7-4.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Konrad Schmidt
Position: Catcher
Big-league debut: Sept. 13, 2010
Team: Arizona Diamondbacks
Jason Donald
Seattle Mariners catcher Josh Bard waits for the ball as Cleveland Indians' Jason Donald slides safely into home in the fourth inning during a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Seattle. Donald scored on a single by Michael Brantley. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Jason Donald
Position: Shortstop
Big-league debut: May 18, 2010
Team: Cleveland Indians
Jordan Brown
Cleveland Indians' Jordan Brown, left, talks with Asdrubal Cabrera during a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, March 1, 2011, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Jordan Brown
Position: First base/outfield
Big-league debut: Aug. 1, 2010
Team: Cleveland Indians
Cory Burns
This is a 2012 photo of Cory Burns of the San Diego Padres baseball team. This image reflects the Seattle Mariners active roster as of Feb. 27, 2012 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Cory Burns
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: Aug. 4, 2012
Team: San Diego Padres
Preston Guilmet
Cleveland Indians pitcher Preston Guilmet throws during spring training baseball practice in Goodyear, Ariz., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Preston Guilmet
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: July 10, 2013
Team: Cleveland Indians
Donn Roach
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Donn Roach works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Sunday, May 18, 2014. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Donn Roach
Position: Starting pitcher/relief pitcher
Big-league debut: April 2, 2014
Team: San Diego Padres
Brad Glenn
UA's Brad Glenn gets back to first as ASU's Ike Davis attempts to tag him on a pick-off in the bottom of the eighth inning Friday, May 23, 2008. The UA won in 11 innings 4-3. Jeffry Scott / Arizona Daily Star
Brad Glenn
Position: Outfielder
Big-league debut: June 27, 2014
Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Dan Butler
Dan Butler. Photo courtesy of Pawtucket Red Sox
Dan Butler
Position: Catcher
Big-league debut: Aug. 10, 2014
Team: Boston Red Sox
Rob Refsnyder
New York Yankees Rob Refsnyder returns to the dugout after an at-bat during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Rob Refsnyder
Position: Second base/outfield
Big-league debut: July 11, 2015
Team: New York Yankees
Jett Bandy
Los Angeles Angels catcher Jett Bandy and closer Andrew Bailey enjoy a laugh as the congratulate each other after closing out the Angels' 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics in a baseball game Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Jett Bandy
Position: Catcher
Big-league debut: Sept. 14, 2015
Team: Los Angeles Angels
Joey Rickard
Orioles outfielder and former Arizona Wildcat Joey Rickard has bounced around between the majors and Triple-A this season. “Baseball is an everyday battle to find your swing,” he said. Rickard, who was a major contributor to the Cats’ 2012 title run, was batting .349 in the minors.
Joey Rickard
Position: Outfielder
Big-league debut: April 4, 2016
Team: Baltimore Orioles
Andy Burns
Toronto Blue Jays' Andy Burns scores on a ground out by teammate Devon Travis as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Welington Castillo waits for the throw during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Phoenix. The Blue Jays won 5-1. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Andy Burns
Position: Infielder
Big-league debut: May 9, 2016
Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Alex Mejia
St. Louis Cardinals' Alex Mejia, right, is congratulated by Stephen Piscotty after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, July 1, 2017, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Alex Mejia
Position: Shortstop
Big-league debut: June 29, 2017
Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Willie Calhoun
Texas Rangers' Willie Calhoun, right, celebrates after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Ryan Buchter in the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 26, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Willie Calhoun
Position: Third baseman/outfielder/designated hitter
Big-league debut: Sept. 12, 2017
Team: Texas Rangers
Daniel Ponce de Leon
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon stands on the mound as he waits to be removed during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, July 27, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Daniel Ponce de Leon
Position: Starting pitcher
Big-league debut: July 23, 2018
Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Kevin Newman
Pittsburgh Pirates' Kevin Newman, right, celebrates after he drove in the winning run against the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 16, 2019, in Pittsburgh.
Kevin Newman
Position: Shortstop
Big-league debut: Aug. 16, 2018
Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Scott Kingery
Philadelphia Phillies' Scott Kingery watches after hitting a three-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jon Duplantier during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Scott Kingery
Position: Infielder
Big-league debut: March 30, 2018
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Johnny Field
Tampa Bay Rays’ Johnny Field was a groomsman at former Wildcat teammate Rob Refsnyder's wedding. The two have spent time on the same team together in the majors.
Name: Johnny Field
Position: Outfielder
Big-league debut: April 14, 2018
Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Brandon Dixon
Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Dixon, left, celebrates with third base coach Billy Hatcher (22) after hitting a solo home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu in the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Brandon Dixon
Position: Infielder/outfielder
Big-league debut: May 22, 2018
Team: Cincinnati Reds
Kevin Ginkel
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in his Major League Baseball debut during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Kevin Ginkel
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: Aug. 5, 2019
Team: Arizona Diamondbacks
Seth Mejias-Brean
The Padres' Seth Mejias-Brean, left, gets a hug from Ty France in a celebration after hitting a walkoff two-run home run against the Diamondbacks on Sept. 22.
Seth Mejias-Brean
Position: Infielder
Big-league debut: Sept. 4, 2019
Team: San Diego Padres
Bobby Dalbec
Boston Red Sox's Bobby Dalbec watches his solo home rin in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire in the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Friday, June 11, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Bobby Dalbec
Position: Third base/first base/designated hitter
Big-league debut: Aug. 30, 2020
Team: Boston Red Sox
Jared Oliva
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier (26) makes the catch on a fly ball by Chicago Cubs' Cameron Maybin as he collides with left fielder Jared Oliva to end a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. The Pirates won 7-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Jared Oliva
Position: Outfield
Big-league debut: Sept. 21, 2020
Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Tylor Megill
New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Tylor Megill
Position: Starting pitcher
Big-league debut: June 23, 2021
Team: New York Mets
Alfonso Rivas
The Cubs' Alfonso Rivas gestures after hitting an RBI single on April 15, 2022.
Alfonso Rivas
Position: First baseman
Big-league debut: Aug. 29, 2021
Team: Chicago Cubs
JJ Matijevic
Houston Astros' J.J. Matijevic gets back safely to first base on a pickoff attempt in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
JJ Matijevic
Position: First baseman/outfielder
Big-league debut: April 22, 2022
Team: Houston Astros
Chase Silseth
Los Angeles Angels' Chase Silseth pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif.
Chase Silseth
Position: Starting pitcher
Big-league debut: May 13, 2022
Team: Los Angeles Angels
