Hit by pitch

[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.

[Larry1953]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

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

Really? Another MLB pitcher was told he had to take a small pin of an American flag off his cap due to distraction. An all-white cap would seem to at least be worthy of further review by MLB.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Larry1953

Really? Another MLB pitcher was told he had to take a small pin of an American flag off his cap due to distraction. An all-white cap would seem to at least be worthy of further review by MLB.

You're not going to stop, are you?

[Larry1953]

OK, perhaps we could start a lengthy thread to discuss the LL rule interpretation where the pitcher cannot wear a glove with a white logo on the wrist strap. If the minutiae of LL tourney rules are allowed/encouraged to be discussed at length, how is my white hat comment out of line. I simply brought it up the possibility that it might be a factor in having the batter freeze and risk a career ending injury.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Please, stop! You do not have a clue!

Something's wrong - we agree on an issue.