Reynolds hit with warmup pitch

[cardinalfan]

Originally Posted by ODJ

Saw the clip, he took it on the mask.

It is becoming common to look at a few pitches during warm-ups. I usually wait until the second or third throw to make sure the pitcher can actually throw to the mitt.

Was watching the game. The ball missed the mask and hit him on the top of the head. The trainers worked on his head, under the cap, for several minutes. Reynolds finished the game. The announcers said on tonight's game that he is doing fine.
Not sure why Reynolds ducked his head, other than the obvious surprise of a ball coming toward his eyes.

[SAump]

Originally Posted by cardinalfan

Was watching the game. The ball missed the mask and hit him on the top of the head. The trainers worked on his head, under the cap, for several minutes. Reynolds finished the game. The announcers said on tonight's game that he is doing fine.
Not sure why Reynolds ducked his head, other than the obvious surprise of a ball coming toward his eyes.

All the years of training, and the experience gone in a flash.

[bossman72]

I never take warm-up pitchers to "practice" watching pitches. The only reason I take warm up pitches is to pre-game with my catchers and talk to them to build a rapport. That is it. IMO, taking "practice" pitches is just wasting your time.