How Dodgers’ Alex Vesia Honored Wife Kayla, Late Daughter Sterling in First Game Since Her Death
Alex Vesia is keeping his loved ones close.
In his first game since the tragic death of his and wife Kayla Vesia’s newborn baby Sterling Sol Vesia, the Los Angeles Dodgers player paid tribute to his family with a customized baseball glove.
During the March 27 match against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Alex, 29, can be seen wearing a dark pink glove. As sports commentators pointed out, his mitt not only had Sterling’s name etched into the side of it, but also featured her birth date written on the inside.
But that’s not all. To honor Kayla, also 29, the first letter of her name was sewn onto the glove’s ring finger.
One day earlier, Alex reflected on returning back to the sport that he loves.
“Same goals… different perspectives… new motivations,” he wrote on Instagram March 26. “Thankful for everyone who has stuck by me.”
“Dodger Nation gonna bring the energy,” he added with a red heart. “I’m going to make you proud SSV.”
And Kayla also touched on the “very bittersweet” MLB Opening Day.
