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Baseball

rurallib

(63,311 posts) Fri Oct 8, 2021, 07:14 PM Oct 2021

I watch little baseball these days, but have been watching the playoffs a bit [View all]

What is with the umpire checking pitchers when they get knocked out of the game? I see the Tampa pitcher getting his hat and glove checked as he walked off.

If he was juicing the ball he wouldn't get knocked out - or he is really bad at it.

Do they check them any other times during the game?

Saw some other pitcher getting checked after he was lifted the other night - can't remember when.

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I watch little baseball these days, but have been watching the playoffs a bit [View all] rurallib Oct 2021 OP

It's a new rule this year. Mr.Bill Oct 2021 #1

I heard there was some kind of super resin. Is that what they are checking for? rurallib Oct 2021 #2

They are checking for any substances or objects Mr.Bill Oct 2021 #3

thanks for your patience rurallib Oct 2021 #4

It was my pleasure. Mr.Bill Oct 2021 #5

Yes, it has to do with sticky substances. It's not just rosin and sweat. rsdsharp Oct 2021 #6