Proof that friendship transcends the language barrier.

This is L.A. Dodgers third baseman Juan Uribe.

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Uribe, who is from the Dominican Republic, speaks Spanish.

Ex-teammate Hanley Ramirez used to make fun of Uribe’s loose grip of English.

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That’s Uribe’s take on the word “convertible.”

This is L.A. Dodgers pitcher Hyun-jin Ryu.

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Ryu, who is from South Korea, usually has an interpreter to help him communicate with teammates, coaches and media.

Despite the language barrier, Uribe and Ryu have beome BFFs on the field…

I think that Juan Uribe and Hyun-Jin Ryu are the cutest best friends ever! ? @Dodgers pic.twitter.com/3986MLcrxM

— Hanna Lottritz (@hlottritz) April 9, 2015

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And off.

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They’ve become each other’s shoulder to lean on.

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They’re entertaining even when they’re not on the field.

I can't stop laughing at this Ryu/Uribe pic: pic.twitter.com/UtWVUBQ8vC

— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) April 19, 2014

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They’ve even got their own handshake.

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They also take golf cart rides together.

Uribe and Ryu pic of the Day; More pics at http://t.co/PbJnVhS5Vc pic.twitter.com/fgGIPGOuKi

— Dan (@MyKBO) March 14, 2014

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The Ice Bucket Challenge? Yep, they did it.

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But usually, they’re just fooling around in the dugout:

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Here’s Uribe sharing his water with Ryu.

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And here’s Ryu sharing his seeds with Uribe.

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Uribe shows Ryu how to cool off with a little ice.

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And Ryu shows Uribe he won’t take his bullying. *Boop.*

Sometimes their hijinks get to be a bit much.

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And even if they get a little angry at each other …

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They always find a way to make up.

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