Gerrit Cole had his first intersquare game today at the summer camp of the yankees and although he was seen as the most dominant, a detail caught our attention and that of several analysts from of MLB.
One of the new rules of of MLB contemplate the ball change each that is “touched by several players”, this to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Already Gerrit Cole He did not like having to change balls during his game. The pitcher of YankeesIn fact, he conceded a single hit in the 5 innings he threw: a homer in charge of Miguel Andujar.
And guess what: The Dominican’s home run came just at the change of ball.
Gerrit Cole cant reuse a ball he likes due to corona, has to use a ball he doesn’t like and gives up a homer , a breakdown pic.twitter.com/GR9M4b798R
– Jomboy (@Jomboy_) July 7, 2020
Several pitchers, in fact, have already commented on how difficult it will be for them to adapt to this change in the MLB.
Typically a pitcher who is comfortable with a ball, once he finds balance and balance, the least he wants is to change it.
So the hassle of Cole it is more than understandable. But hey, one of the extra difficulties that players will have to face in this 2020 major league campaign.
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