MLB Introduces Gold Logo Patch to Honor Top 2024 Award Winners

Six players, including Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, will wear gold-embellished patches throughout the 2025 season as part of a new recognition and merchandise program.

The Gold MLB Logo Patch program recognizes six standout players from 2024, including MVPs, Cy Young winners, and Rookies of the Year.
Shohei Ohtani debuted the patch during an exhibition game in Tokyo, where he hit a home run, marking the first appearance of the new emblem.
MLB has partnered with Topps, Fanatics, and Nike to integrate the patches into trading cards, game-worn jersey sales, and retail merchandise.
The initiative has divided fans, with some praising the unique recognition and others criticizing it as overly commercialized or unnecessary.
The program follows MLB's 2023 Debut Patch initiative, continuing the league's trend of blending player recognition with collectible product offerings.