Cell phone falls out of Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro's back pocket on headfirst slide

[carolinakid]

Cell phone falls out of Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro's back pocket on headfirst slide

Pirates call-up Rodolfo Castro's phone fell out of his back pocket during a headfirst slide into third base against the Diamondbacks.

www.usatoday.com

 

[carolinakid]

 

[carolinakid]

 

[Wagerallsports]

Are they allowed to have their phones?

 

[carolinakid]

no

 

[Bubbles]

why does he have his phone on him? cant live life without checking his phone for few hrs?

 

[carolinakid]

Bubbles he was trying to call the dugout telling them he was coming home lol

 

[carolinakid]

or maybe calling his bookie with a live bet

 

[chuckythegoat]

Jim Leyland gave him the managerial duties today. Phone on hand, in case he had to call the bullpen.

 

[carolinakid]

^^^^^^LOL

 

[Capitalist Pig]

I missed this thread

 

[lemartinsports]

i feel like it would be so uncomfortable running with a phone in your back pocket??? he probably forgot

 

[Capitalist Pig]

i feel like it would be so uncomfortable running with a phone in your back pocket??? he probably forgot

I don’t know but carrying your phone while playing in a mlb game should be banned, kinda like jewelry thing, it’s gotten out of hand all the stuff these guys wear around their necks, but I’m old fashioned and it may just be me

 

[BobbyFK]

i feel like it would be so uncomfortable running with a phone in your back pocket??? he probably forgot

yeah, I think it would definitely be a distraction. I’m surprised he didn't take it out

 

[Tanko]

It is illegal to have any electronic devices in the dugout per MLB rules (thank you Houston Astros). The only devices allowed are MBL issued Ipads.

Granted is was a simple mistake but, I'm surprised MLB didn't fine PIT for the screw up.
Maybe because its the Pirates, the MLB front office said, they've been through enough over the years.

 

[lemartinsports]

It is illegal to have any electronic devices in the dugout per MLB rules (thank you Houston Astros). The only devices allowed are MBL issued Ipads.

Granted is was a simple mistake but, I'm surprised MLB didn't fine PIT for the screw up.
Maybe because its the Pirates, the MLB front office said, they've been through enough over the years.

damn illegal for having an electronic device in the dugout? so ifit's illegal then does it usually result in a fine? or warning first, etc

 

[Tanko]

damn illegal for having an electronic device in the dugout? so ifit's illegal then does it usually result in a fine? or warning first, etc

I know Apple watches and simliar deveices are not allowed.



This could be an interesting topic to discuss. MLB wanted to remove electronics to avoid the Houston Astos debacle. But, they are somewhat incorporating them into the game more and more each day (e.g. catchers/pitcher devices - to stop sign stealing). Ipads so they can pull up info on opposing pitchers/batters.

MLB is providing each team with three transmitters, 10 receivers and a charging case for the PitchCom Pitcher Catcher Communication Device. It is available in English and Spanish.


MLB allows for biometric monitoring by players but they must use a WHOOP device. $1200. So I guess other devices are not allowed.

MLB approves on-field biometric monitoring

MLB has approved the use of a biometric monitoring device for players, with certain privacy conditions.

www.espn.com

 

[lemartinsports]

honestly, i guess it's not a bad rule. cause think of the apple watches, you could communicate with so many people through it. interesting to know

 

[Tanko]

In a couple of years, we'll be reading about how a team was caught hacking into their opponents signals between the catcher/pitcher to give their batters and edge.

 

[venditto]

In a couple of years, we'll be reading about how a team was caught hacking into their opponents signals between the catcher/pitcher to give their batters and edge.

You don't have to worry about the pirates doing that they are a dumpster fire