In some of the most depressing bat flip related news we’ve ever heard, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is going to be making an effort to cut back on his theatric, entertaining bat flips this season.
Why? Because he doesn’t want to give off the impression that he’s disrespectful. The LA Times has the quotes.
Though acknowledging that some fans are entertained by his theatrics, Puig said in Spanish, “I want to show American baseball that I’m not disrespecting the game.”
Puig maintained that his bat flips aren’t intended to disrespect the game or his opponents.
“I don’t do that because I lack respect,” he said. “I do that because of the emotions that I have.”
I’m sure those who thought Puig’s bat flips were disrespectful will find something else to be annoyed by. If it’s not one thing, it’s another.
Let’s fondly remember Puig’s bat flipping by watching one of his best, as described by Vin Scully.
I wonder what the fun police will try to get rid of next.
[LA Times]
