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Base running gloves?
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:11 pm
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:11 pm
Why do some of our batters change from batting gloves to base running gloves? Does this serve a purpose? Or is it just cuz they think it looks cool?
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Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:12 pm to Chipand2Putts
there is is hitting gloves and
there is runnin gloves
there is runnin gloves
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:13 pm to fatboydave
Thanks for clearing that up, dave. Anyone have anything more to add?
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:14 pm to Chipand2Putts
Don't want to mess up the ones you hit with.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:14 pm to Chipand2Putts
running gloves are more aerodynamic and allows them to run faster... 
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:15 pm to jpainter6174
"Goin somewhere, meat?"
"Bout 90 feet"
"Bout 90 feet"
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:18 pm to Chipand2Putts
quote:
Thanks for clearing that up, dave
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:19 pm to Chipand2Putts
keeps their wrist straight when they slide head first
also some switch cause the batting gloves will rip if they drag their hands
also some switch cause the batting gloves will rip if they drag their hands
This post was edited on 3/20/15 at 10:22 pm
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:21 pm to jpainter6174
What up painter.....lol
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:22 pm to Chipand2Putts
quote:
Thanks for clearing that up, dave.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:26 pm to Chipand2Putts
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:30 pm to Chipand2Putts
They want to keep their hitting gloves clean, but they also want to keep their hands clean while on the bases. That is why they use different gloves.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:53 pm to NLabosstiger
tBUG whats up , beat that pitchers arse bryce
, beat that pitchers arse brycePosted on 4/10/15 at 10:30 am to Chipand2Putts
I think it is so the umpires can see their hands reach the bag when sliding head first into the base.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 10:32 am to sig3197
Don't steal home without it.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 12:24 pm to Chipand2Putts
Before they had the stronger running specific gloves, batters would go through a lot of batting gloves quickly. The batting gloves are much thinner to allow a better feel on the bat, but they get eaten up by the hard clay on the infield while sliding. The Running glove solves this by having a much tougher and thicker pad on the gloves so that they don't get worn down so quickly by the hard clay while sliding, plus adding an extra layer of padding for protection. 
This post was edited on 4/10/15 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:20 pm to Topher86
I think it's dumb, but if "changing gloves" makes them think it makes that much of a difference, more power to them.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:21 pm to 1BIGTigerFan
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Before they had the stronger running specific gloves, batters would go through a lot of batting gloves quickly. The batting gloves are much thinner to allow a better feel on the bat, but they get eaten up by the hard clay on the infield while sliding. The Running glove solves this by having a much tougher and thicker pad on the gloves so that they don't get worn down so quickly by the hard clay while sliding, plus adding an extra layer of padding for protection.
It only took 14 responses to get it right. Well done Tiger Rant!!!
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:31 pm to RB10
Some of the players use a lot of pine tar on the handle of the bat and change gloves when they reach base because of this.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:40 pm to fatboydave
Preach it Dave .......
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