“Hey Poppy, I’m really sorry”: Dodgers’ Will Smith’s heartwarming surprise for a superfan affected by LA fires

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 2, 2025, 11:48 IST

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Will Smith, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ catcher, made a heartfelt gesture to Poppy, a young girl who lost everything, including her prized Will Smith photo, in the LA wildfires. Smith surprised her with a signed jersey, another photo, and invited her to the Opening Day.

“Hey Poppy, I’m really sorry”: Dodgers’ Will Smith’s heartwarming surprise for a superfan affected by LA fires

Dodgers’ Will Smith’s heartwarming surprise for a superfan affected by LA fires (Image Source: Smith/Instagram)

30-year-old Will Smith, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ catcher, has had a brilliant career both on and off the field. This time, Smith won hearts after he made an adorable gesture for an adorable little girl, Poppy, who lost everything in the deadly fires that took place in Los Angeles.

Will Smith’s warm little gesture will melt your heart

Poppy, a young girl, has been a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and especially of Will Smith. She lost everything in the deadly wildfires that ravaged the city of Los Angeles this year, which gushed more than 11,500 homes. Between all of this, Poppy also lost one of her prized possessions — a photo of Dodgers’ catcher Will Smith at the World Series.

The Dodgers’ ace then decided to make a sweet little gesture for the young girl. He decided to surprise Poppy with some items so she could restart her collection.
In a video, Will Smith said he heard what happened and felt sorry for Poppy. He said.
“Hey Poppy, it’s Will, I heard what happened and I just want to say I’m really sorry,
Further, Smith said he wanted to give her a little gift. He said:
“I signed this jersey, and then your most prized possession.” It was a photo from the World Series.
Smith also invited Polly for the Opening Day as baseball season began in March. He said:
“I also want to invite you to our Opening Day, looking forward to it, and hopefully I’ll get to see you there.”

Poppy gets an invitation for Opening Day by Dodgers’ Will Smith

Indeed, it was an adorable gesture by Los Angeles Dodgers’ catcher Will Smith. Poppy was all smiles when she received the adorable little gesture by Will Smith. In photos and videos shared by her family members, Poppy could be seen playing with a baseball bat. She proudly giggled and said:
“This is a bat signed by Will Smith.”
Poppy also attended the Opening Day, where she enjoyed her time. The tiny one was dressed in classic blue “Dodgers’” colours, with a custom Dodgers’ sweatshirt and a cap. Along with her mom, Poppy cheered for all Dodgers’ players.
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