Reds catcher Stephenson celebrates a victory at Great American Ball Park. | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
The Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves are headed to Bristol Motor Speedway in August for a matchup at The Last Great Colosseum in Bristol, Tenn. in the 2025 MLB Speedway Classic. Before the game which will take place in the infield of the track, Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson made sure he had some special gear made to prepare himself for the festivities.
For the unique contest, he’ll have on fully custom catcher’s gear inspired by Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly’s classic comedy Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Stephenson will basically be dressed as Ricky Bobby behind the plate, complete with a Mr. Red remix of the Wonder Bread logo, plus the classic line “if you aint first, you’re last” across the back strap of his chest protector.