Bat-flips: Yay or Nay?

[A.E]

Bryce Harper: "...let young guys be themselves..."

Goose Gossage & Johnny Bench: "...a disgrace to the game..."

David Ortiz: "...my man Joey Bats took it a little too far but the game is about emotion..."

Mike Schmidt: "A flagrant disrespect of the opponent..."

 

[catman]

No problem, as long as the hitter is willing to accept the ramifications of his action. If it is done "in the heat of the moment", its fine. If the team loses 11-3 and a player flips his bat, he'd better watch out.

 

[axman15]

 

[Giantmetfan07]

I'm fine with it. I feel bad for anybody that has a problem with players such as Bryce, Bautista and Cam Newton showing emotion during games. Get lawst.

 

[Cloud 9]

As a former pitcher, I'm fine with it, but if you did it while I was on the mound you're getting the chin music next time up.

 

[baseballchampion]

Can't say I really stand for or against it. If you hit a home run that changes a game, sure go ahead. But if you bat flip over something meaningless that's not cool.

But for the purposes of the poll I'll say yes.

 

[Jeff]

I'm not overly invested in either side of the argument, but if there were ever discussion of banning it I'd err on the side of continuing to allow it.

 

[FearLessBeast]

It's a game emotion is gonna get involved. Players don't like to lose. If it's a celebration go for it. If you are angry go ahead and do it but don't do it every time you get mad. Once in a while is alright just be prepared for the punishment. But all-n-all I'm for it

 

[A.E]

I love bat flips....to an extent. I get the raw emotion tied to it but Joey Bats' playoff move last season crossed the line of douche-baggery.