Why are MLB players wearing number 34 patch?

Answer 1

Some teams are wearing a black "34" patch to honor Nick Adenhart, the Angels rookie starting pitcher who was killed in a DUI hit-and-run following his first start of the 2009 season. A black patch with his name and number (34) was added above the left breast of the Angels' teams uniform, and in respect, some players who knew him or played with him are also wearing it.

Answer 2

David "Big Papi" Ortiz wears number 34 for the Boston Red Sox.

Answer 3

The 34 patch is for Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart, who wore number 34 and was killed in a car crash earlier this year.

Answer 4

Rich Garcés wore #34 for the Red Sox from 1996-2002.

Answer 5

To honor Kirby Puckett.

Answer 6

to honor Jackie Robinson