All of it felt like a mood swing moment coming from the fans – one day they will take a dig at you, and next, they won’t hold back from celebrating you. Remember how the Dodgers fans looked at the 33-year-old Puerto Rican baseball star’s homecoming as “One more reason to dislike them”? Yes, we are talking about Kiké Hernández. 

But yeah, reportedly he was a fan favorite, as well!

Now, it seems that Hernández surely knows how to grab attention. Sometimes with his bat, sometimes with his words, and sometimes with just a picture. And on March 29, he did it again. He posted an image of his two World Series rings—one from 2020, one from 2024—“#TheBestThingsComeInThrees.”

And the speculations about the team’s third championship started.

The post reminded Dodgers fans why Hernández is a Dodgers star. Even after being out of the lineup because of his health issues, he is making sure to do whatever he can to support LA. Probably, that’s why Dave Roberts wants him available off the bench. Just his personality can boost the team morale. And this larger-than-life presence of Kiké Hernández has made him a fan favorite. They can’t stop recalling his “Are we live?” moment after the Dodgers defeated the Padres to advance to the NLCS.  

Remember how the confident superstar first assured Ken Rosenthal if they were live and then left a swagger, “The fact that we don’t give a f—,” to answer how the 2024 Dodgers are different? Well, fans now see a profound similarity between Hernández’s THAT October interview and THIS March post. He didn’t care back then, he doesn’t care now, and that leads us to another viral moment! 

But beyond the online buzz, Hernández’s postseason effect speaks for itself. In 2020, his batting AVG was .200. Though it was not a dominating year, his knack for clutch moments helped seal the title. Fast forward to 2024, and he came through again, hitting .278 with a homer and 4 RBIs in the World Series. Over the entire postseason, Hernández went 10-for-33, highlighting once again that when the force rises, so does he. 

And as it turns out now, it’s not just the numbers, fans cannot get enough of his unfiltered personality.

Fans react to Dodgers’ star’s championship strut and unbreakable legacy

Fans did not just celebrate Kiké Hernández’s post—they turned it into a tribute.

One celebrated his post saying, “You deserve it, bro.” Hernández has had his share of ups and downs, from slumps to trade rumors to role transformation. However, one thing has never changed—the star’s capability to dominate in October. His post was not just related to flexing his rings; it was a testament to resilience.

And then, of course, there was the “We do not give a f—“ statement. His now-famous quote resurfaced quickly, with fans embracing it as a thought process. One fan even repeated the same with an addition of “…and neither does Kiké. That is why he is built for October.”

Kiké Hernández knows how to turn a simple moment into a legendary one. And “Are we live?” is now a part of his legacy. Fans throw this phrase around every time something big happens. And just like that one utilized this in Kike’s Instagram post itself. Besides, trend setting is nothing new for him. Remember how during 2024 spring training, after ripping a double, Hernández broke in a playful hip wiggle. It was classic Kiké—effortless, fun, and impossible to ignore. That move caught on, and now, all Dodgers hits are celebrated the same way.

Despite being a fan favorite, his return to the team in 2025 was quite a brainer for the Dodgers. At that time, he was going through a tough stretch, posting a -0.6 WAR and a .599 OPS. Fans even doubted his capability. However, Los Angeles saw more than just stats. His defensive versatility and energy were undeniable. Manager Dave Roberts backed him. “He lengthens our lineup against left-handed pitching,” identifying Hernández’s track record in those matchups. And well, fans agreed. That’s why one comment read, “The fans love Kiké. To think the Dodgers hesitated on keeping him is crazy.”

While Hernández is back in Dodger blue, Red Sox fans have not forgotten his power. His time in Boston had its ups and downs; however, in the 2021 postseason, he was unstoppable. He hit .408 with five home runs and nearly carried the Red Sox to the World Series. While he had a rough 2023, Red Sox fans still want him back. “I love you, Kiké—come back to Boston, please,” one fan wrote. It is a recognition of what the talent brings to a team—clutch performances, energy, and leadership.

Hernández’s post had fans buzzing about a potential three-peat. Whether or not the Dodgers can pull it off, only time can clarify. But one thing is for sure—Kiké Hernández will be at the center of the action, doing what he does best, showing up when it matters most.