2007-07-30 10:20:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
Several years ago, MLB started using specially marked baseballs for players who were on the verge of significant achievements. In A-Rod's case, it is because he is on the verge of his 500th home run. The balls are marked and numbered with an ink that is visible under a certain kind of light (infrared, IIRC); the numbering allows them to be sure which ball was actually hit for the milestone.
2007-07-30 10:44:11 · answer #1 · answered by JerH1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Supposed to be a special baseball so they can track that it's the 500th homerun ball. That way when the fan catches it & A-rod wants that ball back they will know it's the real one & not a fake.
2007-07-30 10:23:27 · answer #2 · answered by Scooter_loves_his_dad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MLB is using special baseballs to help A Rod to celebrate his 500th home run
2007-07-30 10:25:34 · answer #3 · answered by KTM07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ball is juiced, New York was tired of seeing him struggle for his 500th so they decided to cheat and help him get the prestigious 500th homerun.
2007-07-31 06:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by Rick L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause he is about to hit his 500th career home run and they have specially marked balls specifically for when he comes to bat. when he hits the 500th they will be able to verify the markings for authenticity.
2007-07-30 10:34:08 · answer #5 · answered by ohio87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because he is about to hit a mileston (500 homeruns)
2007-07-30 10:23:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋