Popularity in Dodger blue isn’t just about who’s hottest that week, though you may think it is. No, it’s really about who makes you stop scrolling when a highlight pops up, who sells out jerseys, and who turns a routine Tuesday into an event. It’s no surprise that the Dodgers are stacked, and the kind of presence that follows you from the ballpark to every sports show. Here are five names that consistently sit at the center of the fan conversation.
Shohei Ohtani
Ohtani’s popularity feels almost unfair; he brings superstar curiosity even before he does something ridiculous with a bat. He’s also a jersey-sales phenomenon, leading MLB’s most popular jersey list heading into the 2025 season. All in all, he’s a pretty loud indicator of how widely he’s embraced in LA and beyond.
Freddie Freeman
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Freeman gives fans a different kind of comfort: the sense that a tough at-bat is still winnable because he’s so steady and so professional about his craft. That reliability translates into broad appeal, and it shows up in the same jersey-sales rankings where he’s listed right near the very top.
Mookie Betts
A name just about everyone knows, Betts has the polished charisma of someone who can dominate a game and still look like he’s enjoying himself. Whether you love power, athletic defense, or sheer competitiveness, he checks the boxes. Not only that, but his place among the top-selling jerseys signals that fans are buying in—literally.
Clayton Kershaw
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Kershaw’s popularity is built on something rarer than velocity: long-term trust. He’s been the face of Dodger pitching for years, and even as the roster refreshes around him, fans still treat his starts like an appointment viewing situation. Don’t even get us started on his continued presence on popular jersey lists.
Will Smith
No, not that Will Smith! Catchers don’t always get the loudest spotlight, but Smith has a knack for earning it anyway, especially when big moments arrive. His strong showing in 2025 All-Star voting reflects how much support he draws from the fanbase, even in a lineup full of headliners.
