One of the most talked about things around Team Brazil at the World Baseball Classic is not just their return to the tournament. It is the bright and colorful hair of Dante Bichette Jr.
The baseball player has been spotted with hair dyed green, yellow, and blue. These are the same colors as Brazil’s national flag. His bold look immediately caught the attention of fans and cameras during the tournament.
Dante Bichette Jr is the son of former Major League Baseball star Dante Bichette. He is also the older brother of Bo Bichettethe shortstop for the New York Mets.
While the famous baseball family name already draws interest, his bright hairstyle has become another major talking point.
Dante Bichette Jr Brazil hair and the 6 hour dye process
The colorful hairstyle did not happen quickly. Dante Bichette Jr revealed that the process took nearly 6 hours to complete.
His hair had to be bleached first. After that, the colors were added carefully. Each section was dyed strand by strand to create the full effect.
The final look was meant to mirror Brazil’s flag with green, yellow, and blue shades across his hair.
However, there was an unexpected twist. When he spent time in Brazil, the strong sun changed the color slightly. The green shade faded faster than expected.
Because of that, his hair started looking more neon yellow with hints of blue still visible.
Even so, the colorful style still represents Brazil and stands out clearly on the field.
Why Dante Bichette Jr plays for Brazil in World Baseball Classic
Many fans have wondered why Bichette Jr is playing for Brazil instead of the United States.
The answer comes from his family background. His mother Mariana is from Brazil. Because of her nationality, both of her sons are eligible to represent the country in international baseball.
At one point fans hoped the Bichette brothers would play together for Brazil. However, Bo Bichette later withdrew from the tournament earlier this year.
That means Dante Bichette Jr is now representing the family on his own for Team Brazil.
Although his father is American, Bichette Jr chose to honor his Brazilian roots by playing for the national team.
Dante Bichette Jr and Bo Bichette baseball family story
Dante Bichette Jr comes from a well known baseball family. His father Dante Bichette had a long career in Major League Baseball.
He played for several teams during his 14 year run in the league. Those teams included the Colorado Rockies, California Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Redsand Boston Red Sox.
He was also selected to the MLB All Star team four times during his career.
Dante Bichette Jr was born in 1992 and entered professional baseball earlier than his younger brother. He was selected in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees.
Bo Bichette was born in 1998 and later built his own successful career in the major leagues.
With his colorful hair and famous family background, Dante Bichette Jr has easily become one of the most recognizable players representing Brazil at the World Baseball Classic.
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