Mike Trout's opinions on bat flips vs Harper's

[laagamer]

Watch the video for Harper's opinion and read the article for Trout's.

 

Goddamn, Harper is such a douchebag.

 

 

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/mike-trout-picks-a-side-in-the-bat-flipping-debate-040748088.html

Edited March 17, 2016 by laagamer

[Guest]

Trout is one of a kind.

[ABC]

too many instructions 

 

pass

[Ohtaniland]

Bow and arrow.

[ABC]

you guys are so late 

 

we're already two pages deep in the other forum

[RallyPanda]

I saw this on ESPN a couple hours ago, but was too lazy to post it, glad someone else did.

 

I really admire Trout and the way he plays the game, he clearly has a lot of respect for it, unlike that douchebag Harper!

Edited March 17, 2016 by HighDesertHaloFan

[laagamer]

you guys are so late 

 

we're already two pages deep in the other forum

 

What are you babbling on about? 

[Angel Oracle]

I'm of the same mind as the author, unless the batter goes all Carlos Guillen vs Weave and stares at the pitcher as he flips the bat.

[mtangelsfan]

Bow and arrow.

 

Bitter and hateful.

[Second Base]

The bow and arrow seemed to be a one time thing. Despite playing on the same team as bat flip aficionados Torii Hunter and Kole Calhoun, Trout's never taken it up. He's even mentored by Pujols who tends to stare his HR balls down then pop the chain like Domingo Ayala.

To each his own. It isn't Trouty's style.

[ABC]

What are you babbling on about? 

 

you taking it so personally. 

chill

[Ohtaniland]

Bat flipping is fine if you don't mind getting beaned in the head next at bat.

[mtangelsfan]

Bat flipping is fine if you don't mind getting beaned in the head next at bat.

 

You act like those are even in the same stratosphere.  Flipping an inanimate object in the air or throwing an inanimate object at 90+ MPH at someones head.

[Ohtaniland]

You act like those are even in the same stratosphere. Flipping an inanimate object in the air or throwing an inanimate object at 90+ MPH at someones head.

I've seen it happen many times. You show up a pitcher, you get beaned. That's baseball.

[mtangelsfan]

I've seen it happen many times. You show up a pitcher, you get beaned. That's baseball.

 

That is stupid and really should be considered assault.  

[Ohtaniland]

That is stupid and really should be considered assault.

MT this has been going on for years. It's inexcusable and unprofessional to show up a pitcher. It's equally wrong to bean a batter in retaliation. But it happens.

[marcosantinia12]

What makes Harper such a douche? He said it himself, he can tolerate when pitchers do the same (Fernandez).

In Harper's words: "If a guy pumps his fist at me on the mound, I'm going to go, 'Yeah, you got me. Good for you. Hopefully I get you next time."

What a dick thing to say huh?

This is a competitive game ladies and gentlemen. When your opponent gets the best of you, he has gained the right to let you know he did. If you can't tip your hat and say "you got me, I'll get you next time" then you shouldn't be in competitive sports! Cmon man, the lack of respect/proffesionalism comes from whinning and bitching because a guy hurt your feelings letting you know he beat you. Proffesionalism is lost with the pitcher intentionally trying to hurt a hitter because he never learned how to lose and grow a thick skin.

I like the emotion in the game, I'm with Bryce in this one. Not that I am opposed to Trout's comments, he is a class act. But I see nothing wrong with Harper's play as well as other emotional players. To each his own is right.

[Troll Daddy]

I luv seeing emotion in the game! Papelbon's attempt to choke Harper was classic.

[Docwaukee]

I luv seeing emotion in the game! Papelbon's attempt to choke Harper was classic.

he tried to squeeze the vinegar out of him.  

[Stradling]

MT this has been going on for years. It's inexcusable and unprofessional to show up a pitcher. It's equally wrong to bean a batter in retaliation. But it happens.

The difference is one things hurts someone's feelings the other could injure or kill someone. If you want to retaliate then throw and their backside.

[NrM]

I'm not a fan Harper's personality, but I think he's spot on with this one.

[laagamer]

you taking it so personally.

chill

Apologies man. Shitty day.

[laagamer]

And to add my two cents, baseball used to have a different culture.

We're seeing a change in the game more than anything.

I'll leave the moral debate up to discussion.

[arch stanton]

I enjoy watching baseball players play baseball. All the other crap just bores me.

[gurn67]

Eckersley used to show up hitters constantly and made the Hall of Fame. I don't like when hitters do it and I don't like when pitchers do it.