They can't do The Wave and might seem a little stiff during the seventh-inning stretch, but the cutout likenesses of fans at Dodger Stadium mean that the stands won't be completely empty this season.
The Dodgers and other Major League Baseball teams will have weatherproof cutouts of fans in seats during the 60-game season due to restrictions on large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. Dodgers fans can buy cutouts in the Dugout Club and new Pavilion Home Run Seats for $209. A cutout in the field and loge areas runs $149.
As of Opening Day, 4,500 cutouts had been sold.
“The cutouts have been a tremendous success and provide a colorful boost to the stadium,” said Nichol Whiteman, CEO, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. “The fans reflect the power of the Dodger community as we raise funds for crucial programs to help Angelenos during these challenging times.”
So, what's next? The team is offering fans the opportunity to purchase a seat for a cutout of their dogs.
Proceeds from the sales will benefit the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.
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Cutouts of fans in seats during a summer workout in preparation for a shortened MLB season during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Cutouts of fans in seating during a MLB exhibition game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 19, 2020 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Cutouts of fans in seating during a MLB exhibition game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 19, 2020 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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A security guard stands by cutout photos of fans seated in the field level as the LA Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks play a preseason game at Dodger Stadium. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Cardboard fans seem enthralled with a close up view of Dodgers hitter Gabin Lux as he waits to bat against the Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (10) warms up with the cutout of fans behind him during a MLB exhibition game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 20, 2020 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Cutouts of fans behind home plate during a MLB exhibition game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 20, 2020 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Cardboard fans look on as Cody Bellinger waits to bat in the third inning against the Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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A section of seats behind home plate outfitted with cutouts of fans’ faces before a preseason game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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A section of seats behind home plate outfitted with cutouts of fans’ faces before a preseason game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers in a preseason game during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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A section of seats behind home plate outfitted with cutouts of fans’ faces before a preseason game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks out of the dugout during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at Dodger Stadium on July 21, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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(R-L) Bob Geren #8, Manager Dave Roberts #30, Mark Prior #23 and Danny Lehmann watch the final out of the game in front of cutout fan faces, in 12-2 preseason win over the Arizona Diamondbacks during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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(L-R) Manager Dave Roberts #30, Bob Geren #8 and Dino Ebel #12 line up for the National Anthem for a preseason game against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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A view of cardboard cutout fans at Dodger Stadium on Opening Day 2020.
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A view of cardboard cutout fans at Dodger Stadium on Opening Day 2020.
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A view of cardboard cutout fans at Dodger Stadium on Opening Day 2020.
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Cardboard cutout fans at Dodger Stadium on Opening Day 2020.
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NBC4’s Mekahlo Medina joins cardboard cutout fans at Dodger Stadium on Opening Day 2020.
