D-backs taking full advantage of Players’ Weekend with custom cleats

Aug 23, 2019, 5:32 PM | Updated: 7:49 pm

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez follows through on a delivery during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

New York Mets' Luis Guillorme Slides safely into second next to Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies with a double during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor, right, and Tyler Naquin celebrate after Lindor hit a two-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

New York Mets' Luis Guillorme gestures from second next to Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies after doubling during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Hector Noesi looks from the dugout after pitching during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Baltimore Orioles relief pitchers wear special jerseys for Players Weekend as they walk to the bullpen prior to a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Baltimore Orioles' Jonathan Villar runs to third base on a double by Anthony Santander off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Trevor Richards during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino eyes Baltimore Orioles' Jonathan Villar on third base after blocking a throw from center fielder Kevin Kiermaier during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jordan Lyles throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Miami Marlins' Garrett Cooper, left, argues a call with home plate umpire Larry Vanover during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Eric Sogard (9) sports his Players Weekend jersey while standing in the dugout with teammates prior to a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly throws during the first inning of a baseball game Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun reacts after hitting an RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Tampa Bay Rays' Austin Meadows, center right, hugs a teammate after hitting a grand slam off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Ty Blach during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. Rays' Mike Zunino, Matt Duffy and Tommy Pham also scored on the grand slam. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tampa Bay Rays' Austin Meadows, center left, celebrates with Matt Duffy, right, as Mike Zunino, left, and Tommy Pham, back, look on after Meadows scored them all on a grand slam off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Ty Blach during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Milwaukee Brewers' Mike Moustakas hits a two-run scoring double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Tampa Bay Rays' Austin Meadows hits a grand slam off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Ty Blach during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. Rays' Mike Zunino, Matt Duffy and Tommy Pham also scored on the grand slam. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Guillermo Heredia goes up to catch a deep fly ball hit by Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios throws to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames, left, and right fielder Guillermo Heredia take the field during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames reaches to make a catch on a ball hit by Baltimore Orioles' Hanser Alberto during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

St. Louis Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt prepares to bat during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran, right, second baseman Adam Frazier, center, and shortstop Kevin Newman, left, come off the field as the setting sun lights up a colorful sky over the Pittsburgh skyline, in the fourth inning of the Pirates' baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Peter Lambert throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Marcell Ozuna, left, celebrates as he rounds the bases past Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy, right, after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits an RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols hits an RBI single against the Houston Astros during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado adjusts his belt between batters during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Marcell Ozuna celebrates after hitting a two-run home run as home plate umpire Mike Estabrook, left, watches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Drew VerHagen throws to a Minnesota Twins batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

St. Louis Cardinals' Marcell Ozuna watches his two-run home run during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Minnesota Twins' Nelson Cruz watches his RBI double against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Texas Rangers' Willie Calhoun hits a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Texas Rangers' Willie Calhoun rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Colorado Rockies' Yonder Alonso signs autographs before the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Kansas City Royals' Bubba Starling reacts after striking out in the fifth inning in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Milwaukee Brewers' Yasmani Grandal hits a single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Texas Rangers' Willie Calhoun (5) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies scores during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Nick Senzel catches a fly ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds, left, is greeted by on-deck batter Jose Osuna after scoring on a groundout by Colin Moran during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Houston Astros shortstop Alex Bregman throws to first after fielding a single by Los Angeles Angels' David Fletcher during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano runs the bases on his solo home run off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Drew VerHagen during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

New York Mets' Jacob deGrom celebrates after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Miami Marlins' Isan Diaz, right, looks up after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Kansas City Royals' Hunter Dozier watches his one-run triple in the sixth inning in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Miami Marlins' Harold Ramirez watches his RBI-single to score two runs during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

New York Mets' Jacob deGrom, right, celebrates with Amed Rosario after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, right, a RBI single as Los Angeles Angels catcher Anthony Bemboom reaches for the pitch during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

New York Mets' Jacob deGrom runs the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez kneels on the mound after hitting Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson with a pitch with the bases loaded during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Peter Lambert throws during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Minnesota Twins' Jorge Polanco approaches third base on his way to scoring on a double by Nelson Cruz against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Milwaukee Brewers' Eric Thames is congratulated after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. steals second below New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong tosses his bat and takes his base after being hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte can't catch a home run hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Eric Thames during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez, right, hands the ball to manager Gabe Kapler as he is relieved during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo delivers against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Houston Astros' Abraham Toro hits a single as Los Angeles Angels catcher Anthony Bemboom reaches for the pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Houston. Toro's single was his first major league hit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado doubles over after being hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in St. Louis. Arenado was able to stay in the game. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

New York Mets catcher Tomas Nido falls to the ground after he was struck by the bat of Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson (20) during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Houston Astros' Jake Marisnick, right, hits a RBI single as Los Angeles Angels catcher Anthony Bemboom reaches for the pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Chicago White Sox's Leury Garcia, right, watches his RBI-double as Texas Rangers catcher Jeff Mathis, center, and home plate umpire Sam Holbrook, left, look on during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana watches his single in the fifth inning in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Philadelphia Phillies' Maikel Franco (7) hits an RBI-single to score Jean Segura during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Shane Greene delivers against the New York Mets during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Dillon Tate throw to a Tampa Bay Rays batter during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Philadelphia Phillies' Jean Segura scores on a single hit by Maikel Franco during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Milwaukee Brewers' Yasmani Grandal hits a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom, top left, checks on catcher Tomas Nido, who was hit by the bat of Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson (20) during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Baltimore Orioles' Anthony Santander tosses his bat after striking out to Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Trevor Richards during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Hanser Alberto bobbles the ball while trying to field a ball hit by Tampa Bay Rays' Tommy Pham during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Chicago White Sox's Leury Garcia, right, watches his RBI-double as Texas Rangers catcher Jeff Mathis, left, looks on during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Fans react after seeing themselves on the big screen during the sixth inning of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor reacts after flying out in the seventh inning in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cincinnati Reds' Freddy Galvis, left, runs near Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier (26) on his way to second with a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Cincinnati Reds' Freddy Galvis doubles against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Cincinnati Reds' Aristides Aquino watches his RBI double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Keone Kela, left, talks with catcher Jacob Stallings after walking Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Milwaukee Brewers' Keston Hiura is congratulated after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly reacts after giving up a home run to Milwaukee Brewers' Keston Hiura during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Washington Nationals Adam Eaton (2) rounds the bases after he hit a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Washington Nationals Adam Eaton (2) hits a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Washington Nationals Adam Eaton (2) points after he hit a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Washington Nationals Adam Eaton (2) high fives manager Dave Martinez, left, after he hit a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) makes a fielding error on a bill hit by Washington Nationals Howie Kendrick (47) during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibel Sanchez (19) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against Chicago Cubs the Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (9) throws to first base to complete a double play against the Washington Nationals during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Chicago Cubs catcher Jonathan Lucroy, left, looks on as Washington Nationals Juan Soto, right, celebrates after hitting a home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher David Phelps reacts after Washington Nationals' Juan Soto hit a home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles signals toward the dugout after he hit a two-RBI double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles gestures after he hit a two-RBI double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles hits a two-RBI double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto celebrates in the dugout after he scored during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo throws his helmet after striking out swinging during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Washington Nationals' Anibel Sanchez hits an RBI-single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez removes grass from his pants after diving to stop a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Brian Dozier during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Washington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki scores during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto, right, hits a home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto, center, celebrates with teammates in the dugout after he hit a home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Cincinnati Reds starter Anthony DeSclafani pitches to a Pittsburgh Pirates batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom delivers to an Atlanta Braves batter during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz delivers to a New York Mets batter during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cincinnati Reds starter Anthony DeSclafani winds up during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom delivers against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Hector Noesi stands on the mound after walking Philadelphia Phillies' Brad Miller to load the bases during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Cincinnati Reds' Aristides Aquino, left, celebrates with third base coach J.R. House as he rounds third after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Pirates' pitcher Joe Musgrove adjusts his hat while wearing a sheep mask before the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins, left, greets Brad Miller at the plate after they scored on a triple hit by Scott Kingery during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Cleveland Indians' Tyler Naquin watches his two-run single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Hector Noesi throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto hits an RBI-double to score Cesar Hernandez during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis, left, and Franmil Reyes celebrate after both scored on a two-run single by Tyler Naquin in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor watches his two-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Philadelphia Phillies' Scott Kingery watches after hitting a triple to score three runs during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz delivers against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto is congratulated after scoring on a triple hit by Scott Kingery during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Trevor Richards throws to a Baltimore Orioles batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Ty Blach throws to a Tampa Bay Rays batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The Arizona Diamondbacks are fully leaning into Players’ Weekend, which has become a date on the calendar certain players circle and keep in mind throughout the whole season.

Described as MLB’s version of “casual Friday,” players are allowed to go above and beyond with their cleats, equipment and more. For the D-backs, this will take place in Milwaukee against the Brewers for three games, starting on Friday.

D-backs left fielder David Peralta came prepared with his own special “Dragon Ball Z” themed cleats.

It's over 9000! 🔥#PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/R3e8KTi24x

— MLB (@MLB) August 23, 2019

Another way for players to express themselves is with different styles of bats, which Peralta, Adam Jones and Carson Kelly took part in as well.

So trendy. #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/yZpjum2OlW

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) August 23, 2019

Jones paid tribute to Nipsey Hussle with his own cleats dedicated to the late rapper.

All my life, been grindin’ all my life.@SimplyAJ10 pays tribute to the late @NipseyHussle.#PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/XtzAJiWJTj

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) August 23, 2019

The nameplate on the back of players’ jerseys will also feature nicknames selected by themselves, highlighted notoriously two years ago by former D-back Zack Greinke going by “Greinke.”

Let the players play. #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/ZWxWauaMXj

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) August 23, 2019

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