LOS ANGELES — Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson has a roster addition to his family following the birth of his first child.
Pederson and wife Kelsey welcomed a girl named Poppy on Sunday night. The team says she weighs 7 pounds and 11 ounces.
The 26-year-old slugger changed his walkup music ahead of Game 3 of the NL Championship Series on Monday night to "Big Poppa" by The Notorious B.I.G. in honour of his daughter. Pederson was batting leadoff for the Dodgers against the Brewers.
Pederson posted a photo of his baby yawning and wearing a tag reading "Hello my name is Poppy" on his Instagram account.
Poppy Jett Pederson 7 lbs 11 oz Kels and baby are healthy and recovering love you guys! Kels you crushed it proud of you!
46k Likes, 1,963 Comments – Joc Pederson (@yungjoc650) on Instagram: “Poppy Jett Pederson 7 lbs 11 oz Kels and baby are healthy and recovering love you guys! Kels you…”
The couple wed in January.
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