Dodgers Interview: Andy Pages’ Heartfelt Dedication
“That home run was for my father"
LOS ANGELES — At Dodger Stadium on Sunday afternoon, Andy Pages didn’t just hit the biggest home run of the game—he delivered a deeply personal tribute that resonated far beyond the scoreboard.
The 23-year-old Cuban outfielder crushed a go-ahead homer against the rival San Francisco Giants, driving in four runs in total and helping the Dodgers secure a dramatic come-from-behind victory. But when Pages rounded the bases and returned to the dugout, it wasn’t just about the win.
“That home run was for my father,” Pages said postgame in Spanish. “I haven’t seen him in a long time, and I dedicated that swing to him.”
Pages explained that the pitch he hit was a slider that didn’t break as intended. “It was a pitch that missed, and I was able to connect well with it,” he said. “I was very excited.” The emotion was visible on his face as he spoke, especially when asked what it meant to deliver such a clutch performance in a rivalry game.
“Obviously, it felt really good. It’s a big series for us, but more than anything, it meant a lot to dedicate that homer to my dad.”
Pages hasn’t seen his father in person in two years, and prior to that, it had been seven years since their last reunion. Due to the difficult conditions in Cuba—including power outages and communication challenges—he sometimes goes a full week without speaking to him.
“There are times we can talk every day,” Pages said. “But then there are stretches where, because of the situation in Cuba—electricity, internet—I can’t reach him for a week.”
When asked what he would say to his father if he could talk to him after the game, Pages didn’t hesitate: “I hope he saw the home run I dedicated to him. I hope he had a beautiful day.”
For Pages, this game was about more than stats or standings. It was about honoring the man who introduced him to the sport. “Thanks to him, I’m playing baseball. He was the one who always helped me, always pushed me to play,” Pages said. “It’s hard sometimes, not seeing him, but I keep going forward.”
Though his bat stole the spotlight on Sunday, Pages remains grounded. When asked if he feels like he’s becoming a star, he quickly shrugged off the label.
“I don’t think about that,” he said. “I just go out every day and give the best of myself. If I’m an All-Star, great. If not, that’s okay too.”
Pages has made clear improvements on both sides of the ball this season, and he credits it to belief—belief in his work, belief in his ability, and belief in his journey.
“I trust my work. I trust myself. And I try to give my best every single day.”
Sunday’s win over the Giants will be remembered for its implications in the standings—but for Andy Pages, it will always mean something much more: a home run for his father, a moment of connection across thousands of miles, and a reminder of what—and who—keeps him going.
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