2019 World's Series Houston Astros and Washington Nationals

DavidMcmillan · Oct 27, 2019

I haven't watched a game in several years and I'm not up on all the current fads, etc. For example, what is the little "thing" so many batters have on their thumb? And my wife noticed how virtually all batters undo their gloves and rest rap them after every pitch, even if they don't swing. And, Joe Buck is still as annoying as ever with his obscure stats.

But, I am enjoying each game.

O4L · Oct 27, 2019

Good start again for Houston.

DJT and Melania are at the game tonight.

DavidMcmillan · Oct 27, 2019

Will be interesting to see how the media find something negative to say about that.

inactive · Oct 27, 2019

DavidMcMillan said:
And my wife noticed how virtually all batters undo their gloves and rest rap them after every pitch, even if they don't swing.

You ever watch Nomar Garciaparra? This isn't a new trend my friend.

OKCHunter · Oct 27, 2019

It’s refreshing to see a professional sport where players and fans stand for the national anthem and nobody is bowing to China. I’m liking professional baseball more and more each day.

DavidMcmillan · Oct 27, 2019

Cards81fan said:
You ever watch Nomar Garciaparra? This isn't a new trend my friend.

Like I said, I don't watch baseball

Baseball is more a game of superstition.

Cowcatcher · Oct 27, 2019

@DavidMcMillan the glove adjusting is just nerves and routine. See below for info on thumb guard.
https://www.justbatreviews.com/ball-gear/baseball-thumb-guard/

FrankNmac · Oct 27, 2019

Some of you more "seasoned" OSA members may remember Mike Hargrove, aka "The Human Rain Delay." I saw him a few times when he played for the Texas Rangers.

"Before every pitch, Hargrove would step out of the batter's box following each pitch and: adjust his helmet; adjust his batting gloves making sure they fit exactly right especially around the thumbs; pull each sleeve up about an inch; wipe each hand on his uniform pants; reach back to adjust his rear pockets; knock the dirt from his cleats - both feet - with the bat; flex his shoulders; adjust the gloves again; rub his nose; adjust the rubber ring to protect his thumb; and then repeat the entire sequence."

https://www.businessinsider.com/the...o-drive-opposing-pitchers-insane-video-2013-7

DavidMcMillan said:
I haven't watched a game in several years and I'm not up on all the current fads, etc. For example, what is the little "thing" so many batters have on their thumb? And my wife noticed how virtually all batters undo their gloves and rest rap them after every pitch, even if they don't swing. And, Joe Buck is still as annoying as ever with his obscure stats.

But, I am enjoying each game.

TwoForFlinching · Oct 27, 2019

DavidMcMillan said:
And my wife noticed how virtually all batters undo their gloves and rest rap them after every pitch, even if they don't swing.

Cards81fan said:
You ever watch Nomar Garciaparra? This isn't a new trend my friend.

I'd put money on it being a self-soothing psychiatric behavior.

Snattlerake · Oct 27, 2019

2019 World's Series Houston Astros and Washington Nationals

What is your prediction for the 2019 Baseball World's Series and why?

Astros

Nationals

Don't care, hate baseball

Don't care, hate sports

DavidMcmillan

Sharpshooter

O4L

Sharpshooter

DavidMcmillan

Sharpshooter

inactive

Sharpshooter

OKCHunter

Sharpshooter

DavidMcmillan

Sharpshooter

Cowcatcher

Unarmed boating accident survivor

FrankNmac

Sharpshooter

TwoForFlinching

Sharpshooter

Snattlerake

Conservitum Americum

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