
Saturday, April 8 against the Los Angeles Dodgers
DJ LeMahieu NL Batting Champion Bobblehead
The only thing that would’ve been better about this promotion is if it had happened when the Washington Nationals were in town. We’re pretty sure Daniel Murphy wouldn’t have wanted one, but still…
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When we talked to LeMahieu during the Colorado Rockies Caravan, he admitted he was a little surprised by all of the controversy surrounding the batting title he earned (yes, earned) last season. It’s nice to see a bobblehead early in the season congratulating Colorado’s All-Star second baseman on his tremendous accomplishments during the 2016 campaign.
LeMahieu’s bobblehead early in the season is one of a few of the jiggly collectibles the Rockies will give away this year. The next one, however, is a while after DJ’s special day. That comes on July 8 on Marvel Super Heroes Day when a bobblehead will be unveiled (still more information to come on that one).
After that, it’s Adam Ottavino and a Star Wars bobblehead on July 22. We’re trying to picture what the Colorado closer will be. We checked with Vegas and early odds have Ottavino in a Stormtrooper outfit. Stay tuned.
Nolan Arenado will also get a bobblehead on Saturday, August 19 when the Milwaukee Brewers pay a visit to Denver.