New Dodgers Mural Honors Ohtani, Yamamoto, Betts, and Valenzuela

The massive mural by artist Mister Alek celebrates the franchise's past, present, and future stars.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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A new mural by Los Angeles street artist Mister Alek has appeared on a wall along Budlong Avenue in downtown LA, featuring Dodgers players Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Mookie Betts, and the late Fernando Valenzuela. The mural celebrates the franchise's past, present, and future stars, and serves as a reminder that legendary Dodgers figures never truly disappear from the city's sports culture.

Why it matters

Murals are an integral part of Los Angeles' sports culture, serving as a way for the city to remember and honor its sports heroes, even after they've retired or passed away. This mural is a testament to the enduring legacy of Dodgers baseball and the players who have defined the franchise over the years.

The details

The massive mural, located on a sunburned wall along Budlong Avenue, features four Dodgers players: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Mookie Betts, and the late Fernando Valenzuela. The artist, Mister Alek, posted videos on Instagram last week showing the mural's slow creation, with layers of blue, white, shadow, and reverence building under the California sun before the final work was revealed on Tuesday.

  • The mural was completed and revealed to the public on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Shohei Ohtani

A Japanese professional baseball pitcher and outfielder who currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

A Japanese professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Mookie Betts

An American professional baseball outfielder who currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Fernando Valenzuela

A Mexican-American former professional baseball pitcher who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1980 to 1990 and passed away during the Dodgers' 2024 World Series run.

Mister Alek

A Los Angeles-based street artist who created the mural honoring the Dodgers players.

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The takeaway

This mural is a powerful tribute to the enduring legacy of Dodgers baseball and the players who have left an indelible mark on the franchise and the city of Los Angeles. It serves as a reminder that the legends of this team will always be remembered and celebrated, even long after they've retired or passed away.