Hit by pitch

[Larry1953]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Sorry, got hung up on Ray Chapman.

The point is still valid.

Yes, my point is still valid, although I don't have a clue what "point" you were driving at. Chapman died in 1920 (91 years ago - it took MLB more than 30 years to introduce batting helmets after that, I guess they were waiting for a more contemporaneous reference, too). Like Steve said, Tony C got it in 1967 which was 44 years ago. Thon's was in 1984 which was 27 years ago. The "point" is that every generation has stellar players whose careers were ended because they didn't do a "major bailout" as is apparently required by Rita's friend as a condition to be awarded first base after being hit with a pitch.

[celebur]

Originally Posted by Larry1953

Yes, my point is still valid, although I don't have a clue what "point" you were driving at.

Rules and their interpretations do change over the years, so I would think his point is that he'd like some more recent examples.

[Larry1953]

Originally Posted by celebur

Rules and their interpretations do change over the years, so I would think his point is that he'd like some more recent examples.

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | CHC@BOS: Byrd is hit in the face by pitch, exits game - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia

Marlon Byrd, earlier this year. Tragically it did not look like he had time for a "major bailout" - would that he did. As I recall, Clonigliaro and Thon "froze" in a similar fashion. There simply was not time to react.

[Larry1953]

On watching the video, it made me wonder if the all-white retro Red Sox uniform might have had a part in the incident. He was probably trying to pick the ball up out of an all-white hat. There are current rules that say the pitcher cannot have a white glove and there are numerous questions about jewelry, sunglasses and even eyeblack. I propose that it would be a very good idea in the future to ditch a retro-uniform that has a white hat for the safety of the batter. Just my two cents:

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by Larry1953

On watching the video, it made me wonder if the all-white retro Red Sox uniform might have had a part in the incident. He was probably trying to pick the ball up out of an all-white hat. There are current rules that say the pitcher cannot have a white glove and there are numerous questions about jewelry, sunglasses and even eyeblack. I propose that it would be a very good idea in the future to ditch a retro-uniform that has a white hat for the safety of the batter. Just my two cents:

Please, stop! You do not have a clue!

[Larry1953]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Please, stop! You do not have a clue!

Really? An MLB pitcher was told he had to wear an undershirt because it was ruled that his abundant tattoos might be distracting to the batter. And a completely white hat directly in the line of the pitch wouldn't be?? C'mon. That is why they block off bleacher seats and/or have dark screen in CF, isn't it?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Larry1953

Really? An MLB pitcher was told he had to wear an undershirt because it was ruled that his abundant tattoos might be distracting to the batter. And a completely white hat directly in the line of the pitch wouldn't be?? C'mon. That is why they block off bleacher seats and/or have dark screen in CF, isn't it?

I'll second Ozzy's comment. Please stop making a fool of yourself.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Please, stop! You do not have a clue!

Something's wrong - we agree on an issue.