2006-08-18 12:02:28 · 7 answers · asked by Laff 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
To prevent their fingers from getting hurt when sliding.
2006-08-18 12:19:16 · answer #1 · answered by Brent 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bren'ts right. Holding the gloves keeps their hands closed and keeps from jamming fingers.
2006-08-18 12:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by desotobrave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just player preference...It doesn't help them at all. Whatever makes them comfortable
2006-08-18 15:44:11 · answer #3 · answered by Dane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beacause when they slide i thinck they dont want to rip it
2006-08-18 12:13:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
personal prefrence on choosing to hold something while runnin
2006-08-18 14:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by kcb1305 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz that's what they like to do. there is no technique behind it... it is just their style.
2006-08-18 12:54:28 · answer #6 · answered by da_cubbies31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk maybe the first base coach has smelly hands nd they dont want him to hold them
2006-08-18 12:08:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋