Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Justin Dean, who won the 2025 World Series with the team, got a tattoo of his viral moment during Game 6 of the Fall Classic.
The Dodgers brought Dean in to play center field in the ninth inning of a crucial Game 6 with a 3-1 lead while they faced elimination on the road. Roki Sasaki came in as one of the Dodgers’ go-to arms in high-leverage, but things didn’t go as planned.
Alejandro Kirk made his way to first base after Sasaki hit him with a pitch, bringing Addison Barger to the plate. Barger lined a ball into the left-center field gap, and the ball made its way to the wall. Kirk would likely have scored on the double, but the ball lodged itself it the wall, prompting Dean to throw his hands up.
The ground-rule double put runners on second and third, and after a pop out and a fantastic double play from left fielder Kiké Hernandez and infielder Miguel Rojas, the Dodgers won the game to force a Game 7, which they went on to win.
What is Justin Dean’s Tattoo?
Dean got several tattoos in his session, with his World Series ring and the World Series trophy serving as the main parts of his piece on his lower leg. In addition to those, though, he had a tattoo in the fashion of the MLB logo, but rather than the logoman, the focus point of the tattoo was Dean’s silhouette with his hands up.
Where is Justin Dean Now?
After the 2025 season, the Dodgers placed Dean on waivers, effectively ending his time with the team. He still showed the team love after his departure, though, expressing his appreciation for the team via Instagram.
“Thank you LA for changing my life!” he wrote.
The Giants claimed him off waivers, but didn’t keep him on the team for long. They designated him for assignment, and he joined the Chicago Cubs for the year.
He appeared in 17 games for the Cubs, logging three hits in eight at-bats while driving in three runs.
While Dean may not be a Dodger anymore, his time with the team and his contribution towards their back-to-back World Series win will not be forgotten.
