Brandon Nimmo seldom posts on Twitter, but jumped on the platform this week to reference the new style of batting gloves he has started wearing.
For the 30-year-old Mets outfielder, the red, white and blue batting gloves, made by Bruce Bolt, are as symbolic as much as stylish. Nimmo, who started wearing the brand’s gloves in 2021, spoke to Post Sports+ in recent days about his latest pair.
You posted about your new batting gloves the other day. Why so much excitement about them?
Brandon Nimmo: I wanted to go more patriotic this year. For me, it’s closer to home. Because we have the freedoms that we have, I’m able to be this small-town kid from Wyoming who ends up making it to the big leagues for a team in New York and playing my whole career there. It’s so special to be born here and have that opportunity. I’m one of those examples of the American dream, coming from such a humble background and being able to make it in the greatest city in the world. I wanted to go with the patriotic color theme.