Dillon Tate isn’t the kind of sneakerhead who looks to make a statement with his kicks, though he’s certainly particular about them.
He prefers a simple silhouette, black or white numbers that can fit with any outfit, like the pair of Saint Laurent Andy sneakers that were his go-to in spring training. They were literally and figuratively low-profile, with stamped gold letters on an all-white leather shoe.
Such simplicity belies the thought that goes into it. And for a pitcher who is rather single-minded about self-improvement and finding his best in the Orioles bullpen, that’s no coincidence.