On June 18, Under Armour will drop a player-exclusive cleat and turf shoe for Bobby Witt Jr., a move that, on the surface, reads as a standard brand decision for one of baseball’s best young players. But for Witt, it’s the ultimate “Dream Pull.”“It’s just one of those things that you think about growing up as a kid, and you see the guys that have that, and now to be able to have my own for other kids to go after is really special,” Witt said of the upcoming release.“Dream Pull” is inspired by the thrill of ripping a pack of baseball cards and chasing a big hit. It’s that collector’s high that has driven recent growth in the hobby and prompted pro players like Witt to collect.“When we were thinking about what the concept could be, that was really the first idea we had, and we just ran with it,” Witt said. “I’ve been into cards since I was a kid and that’s kind of become something I’m known for now, so just combining the two passions — baseball and card collecting — on the field is really special.”The holographic print finish mimics the look of chromium trading cards. On the heel, the bubble is stamped with “GM” representing Gem Mint, the highest grade in the hobby.The “Gem Mint” designation on the back of Bobby Witt Jr.’s “Dream Pull.” (Photo courtesy of Under Armour)“I think that the Under Armour team did a great job capturing some of the elements of cards and card collecting in the details on the shoe,” Witt said. “We wanted to create a design that looked like a ‘chase card’ to stand out. Their team took that feedback and created an all-new design that feels like some of the finishes and styles you see from the card companies.”The most significant detail on the Dream Pull is the logo, though.For the first time, Witt’s “JR” mark is embossed along with his signature on the tongue of the cleat, a detail previously reserved only for his personal pairs. His logo, alongside the Under Armour mark, is printed inside the bubble on the shoe’s side.