Kike Hernandez of the Los Angeles Dodgers shared his Mount Rushmore of athletes who wear glasses, highlighting local legends. He also discussed his anticipated return to the field during an interview.
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Los Angeles Dodgers fan favorite Kike Hernandez has thoughts on the best athletes to wear glasses, and he chose to shout out some local legends.
Hernandez was interviewed by Ralphie Aversa of USA Today Sports, and in addition to revealing when heāll return to the field, he listed his Mount Rushmore of athletes known for wearing rec specs.
As you might imagine from such a beloved figure in Los Angeles, his top four all have significant LA connections.
Oct 23, 2025; Toronto, ON, Canada; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Kike Hernandez (8) takes batting practice during World Series team workouts at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Unknown Date; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33) is guarded by Utah Jazz center Jeff Wilkins (45) at the Salt Palace. Mandatory Credit: MPS-USA TODAY Sports
1990; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela winds up in a game against Cincinnati Reds in 1990. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Jan 6, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) drives past Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) in the first quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Apr 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) crosses the plate after a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Hernandez identified two Lakers and two Dodgers as his best bespectacled players of all time.
His first choice was probably an obvious one: NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
The longtime Laker wore specs to protect his eye from further injuries after a couple of incidents, one in college at UCLA and another in his stint with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Hernandez also shouted out a Dodgers legend: Fernando Valenzuela, who sported aviator-style glasses on the mound.
Next, Hernandez highlighted former Laker Anthony Davis, who was spotted wearing glasses when he was with the Dallas Mavericks.
āHeās going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer in the NBA,ā Hernandez explained.
Finally, Hernandez declined to pick himself and instead went with a teammate: Max Muncy.
The specs made a noticeable difference for Muncy last season.
Who would you put on your Mount Rushmore of glasses-wearing athletes?
Kike Hernandez has not publicly disclosed the specific names of the athletes he included in his Mount Rushmore.
Kike Hernandez revealed that he will return to the Dodgers lineup on a date that has not been specified in the provided information.
Hernandez's selection highlights athletes with strong connections to Los Angeles, showcasing local sports legends.
Kike Hernandez is considered a fan favorite due to his engaging personality and contributions to the Dodgers' success.
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