I'm new to baseball, and I'm having difficulty understanding why the spot on Kenny Rogers' hand in game 2 of the World Series has caused such a stir. What 'spot' could possibly give him such an unfair advantage that it would merit this kind of attention?
2006-10-24 04:56:31 · 8 answers · asked by Coreydan 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Well, first of all, any sort of minor problem will be elevated to a major one on such a big stage as the World Series. Second, it is against baseball rules for the pitcher to use any foreign substance (other than the rosin bag provided on the back of the mound) to aid in gripping the ball. The pitcher may not rub his hands on his clothes either. The spot could have been a pine tar of some kind, which, if he rubbed his fingers on it, would have given him an advantage in his grip, which would give him better control of his pitch and therefore an advantage over the opposing batters. In such cold, the umpires would allow blowing into the hands, something that is normally not allowed.
2006-10-24 07:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by kylebrennan1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't the Yankees simplest must face Rogers two occasions within the ALCS? What occurred within the video games he did not pitch in? If the Yankees did not suck, they could have received the ones video games no less than. If the Yankees had been well final yr, would not the offense have hit well anyhow off Rogers? That does not look like they're getting paid one billion greenbacks a yr too me... specially in the event that they must ***** approximately wasting. Also it is beautiful unhealthy that I am a hardcore Cleveland fan who totally despises the Tigers and I'm nonetheless sticking up for Rogers.
2016-09-01 01:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by kernan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because assuming it was pine tar it would increase his grip since on a cold night the ball does get very slick. If he got caught using it during a game he would be automatically suspended for 10 days and he has been the arguably the most dominant pitcher in this post season.
2006-10-24 04:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by Colin L 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its the same with any sport, if there is something that may be considered cheating and in this case it may have been then the opposing team should have the right to a fair game. Whether it was pine tar or not, it should be addressed so that pitchers in the future will know the consequences involved with this sort of behavior.
2006-10-24 05:09:41 · answer #4 · answered by Kendra J 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it's really not a big deal.
at least tony larussa didnt think so
otherwise he would have made the umpires go out
and check mr. rogers poopy hand.
the media is making it a big deal
because they are getting low ratings
and want to create a diversion in hopes
of getting the ratings higher.
thats all it is.
no one cheated
and no one got hurt.
therefore it is no big deal.
2006-10-24 05:47:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Depending on what the "spot" was it could give him an advantage
on doctoring the ball for certain pitches.
2006-10-24 05:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by deesel_12 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It could have been something to discolor the ball, making it harder for the batter to see. It also could have been something that would scuff the ball or other wise alter the areodinamics. The use af any foreign substance on the ball is illegal
2006-10-24 05:01:21 · answer #7 · answered by soonerffreak44 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
its cheating pitchers cant have **** on there hands or gloves
2006-10-24 07:09:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋