Boston Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer will use a custom Cars Victus Lightning McQueen bat during MLB’s upcoming Players’ Weekend, as revealed in a new MLB post on X.
MLB Players’ Weekend
MLB has shared the first look at a new customVictus Lightning McQueen Bat that will be used by Marcelo Mayer for the upcoming Players’ Weekend. Mayer is a rookie infielder for the Boston Red Sox.
Players’ Weekend is set to take place from August 15-17 and lets players “showcase their interests and stories through personalized bats and cleats – giving fans a chance to learn more about who they are beyond the field.”
MLB revealed the custom bat on social media, calling it maybe “the best piece of custom lumber we’ve ever seen.”
Victus Lightning McQueen Bat
The Cars-themed bat is painted red with Lightning McQueen’s eyes near the end, which are narrowed with a determined expression. The logo for bat manufacturer Victus is printed in yellow next to his eyes. Mayer’s number, 39, is placed on the reverse side in the same style as Lightning McQueen’s 95, along with a lightning bolt. The rest of the bat is bright red with a black checkered pattern and a white swirl around the handle.
Disney Sports
This is not the first time characters or icons from Disney have appeared in the realm of sports. Earlier this year, Disney also announced a new partnership between Mickey and Formula 1, set to debut sometime in 2026. While not all of the details have been shared yet, the collaboration is set to include experiences, content, and merchandise around the world. The announcement also included a first look at a Disney x F1 race car at the Grand Prix Plaza in Las Vegas.
Meanwhile, Walt Disney Company also recently confirmed the finalization of an agreement between ESPN and the NFL Network, with ESPN set to own the NFL Network.
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