Padres' Merrill debuts Star Wars bat for Players' Weekend


MLB Players' Weekend is here and Jackson Merrill already seems to be the clear winner.

The San Diego Padres' rookie center fielder will debut a Star Wars-themed lightsaber-shaped bat this weekend. The Victus bat has a handle reminiscent of the iconic sci-fi weapon, and everything beyond the handle glows in the dark.

Players' Weekend kicks off on Friday and will be split into three segments. Friday will be a day of fun, where players can show off their personalities; Saturday will be a day of causes, where players will highlight their favorite charities; and Sunday will be a day of gratitude, where players will pay tribute to the people who helped them get to where they are.

Merrill is having a standout rookie season for the Padres, posting a 3.1 bWAR and hitting 17 home runs.



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