Just use Vaseline.It’s almost clear & can be hidden in lots of places on a uni or in the glove.Gaylord Perry would put it on his pants zipper, the one place the umps would never check.
As documented here, Whitey Ford teamed up with his catcher, to “doctor” the baseball. A pitcher can’t really do that stuff without his catcher at least knowing. Since today’s catcher may be tomorrow’s opponent, I’m surprised a pitcher would even try it. If he returns a loaded ball to the pitcher, he’s as guilty as the pitcher; so, why was only Pineda suspended?
strictures over 10 years ago
Just use Vaseline.It’s almost clear & can be hidden in lots of places on a uni or in the glove.Gaylord Perry would put it on his pants zipper, the one place the umps would never check.
MChamp42 over 10 years ago
@stricturesPineda was using pine tar to get a better grip on the ball. Vaseline won’t do that.
mabrndt Premium Member over 10 years ago
As documented here, Whitey Ford teamed up with his catcher, to “doctor” the baseball. A pitcher can’t really do that stuff without his catcher at least knowing. Since today’s catcher may be tomorrow’s opponent, I’m surprised a pitcher would even try it. If he returns a loaded ball to the pitcher, he’s as guilty as the pitcher; so, why was only Pineda suspended?