Why do the coaches suit up like the players in baseball? Is it because they can enter the field of play?
481202
No it is because in the early 1900's, managers played in the game. They were called player-managers, so they would have to suit up, and now they still have to suit up just to keep tradition.
732491
There should be a degree of a dress code. Alot of the coaches dress looking good for being on the sideline. So just make those last 2 or 3 dress resonable as well.
364095
around $500,000/year, they are usually someone who knows the game inside and out, or maybe has pitching background, they are used as a coach, to find whats wrong with pitchers when they are warming up! They are very important people!
1056290
Tradition. That way the 1B can begin infield warm-ups with the other infielders while his pitcher is warming up, without yelling at someone to throw him a ball.
39277
Most players have their own routines before gametime. Some eat, some refuse to eat. Some get pumped up and do different activities like lift weights or stretch and some sit by their locker and listen to music others watch a few more tapes of the other team to try and focus in on what they are about to do. There are a few team organized stretching activities, warmups and brief meetings to go over any final details with the coaching staff, but other than those, it's pretty much each guy doing what works for him.
445472
Because they're wearing a cup, and cups aren't all that comfortable.  Now, with that said, I guess baseball players just have less self-restraint than football, hockey, and soccer players.
1007312
The way to a great pitching staff has always been development of the young players. The lack thereof is the reason why you see the same team names in the Cellar. \n\nYou can go out and buy a pitching staff with some regularity and should be able to put together a pretty good staff. I have never been a proponent of that as all it does is use cash.
946566
It's covered under Rule 5.08 of the official MLB rules:\n\n"If a thrown ball accidentally touches a base coach, or a pitched or thrown ball touches an umpire, the ball is alive and in play. However, if the coach interferes with a thrown ball, the runner is out."\n\nSo, play would continue as normal assuming the coach didn't purposely interfere with the ball.
753969
Mental because they normally come in to protect their teams lead. And they have to act like it's no big deal and just gets the outs. Otherwise they become basket cases and pitch really badly like Brad Lidge in Houston this year. He'd pitch great for a while, then suck really badly for a few weeks.
933664
The rules of baseball are written that way. It is a carry over tradition from when the managers were also the players. \n\nIn baseball, to be eligible to make a "visit" on the field, you must be in uniform.
1056099
Not enough pitching, hitting or fielding.  But probably the worst is that a lot of times they just aren't playing good baseball.  Awhile back there was a runner on their and the pitcher decided to try to pick him off..problem was no one told the 3rd baseman and the ball went into the stands.  They are constantly missing curofff's and making poor baserunning decisions.
884026
I love baseball too. Sorry about the problem, but what is the great thing about baseball?  You wear a hat!  Your whole team looks up to you, none of them are going to care anyway.  As for your baseball advice, I would say, "you already know how to play the game, just have a great attitude and everything will work out."  Your commitment level is directly linked to your playing level.
1070390
No way, it just seems wrong. Its bad enough to get one base for a pitch that grazes a uniform, or a guy walking because he stands at the plate with his knees touching his chest. Too much cheap crap in sports today, lets not make it any easier, especially in baseball, the pitching "talent pool" is in sad shape as it is, dont make it any harder for them.
1071081
seeing that we are talking baseball and not the military---The draft process does continue, although it is a stats and records process that ranks out teams and players in evaluation procedures---implementation of this process only occurs at the proper seasonal time for the formal roster alignments of the various teams
287340
i'm a little league coach for my little brother's team of 8-10 year olds. the whole fun thing is definitely important... also put a big emphasis on sportsmanship- the kids always have to cheer their teammates on, never make fun of the other kids, regardless of whether they're your opponents or teammates. respect the coaches!!, what the ump says goes... all that stuff. make sure the kids dont get stressed or tense. often they get nervous when they're up to bat and they're the main focus... also, avoid competition between players!! its a team game, and they have to be supportive and sportsmanlike... good luck!!
479328
There are certainly many athletes who seem to have no idea how to handle the riches that come with their success--and act like it.\n\nHowever, you put this question in the baseball category, and it does seem as though fewer of those players are quite as conspicuous with their wealth.  Then again, there are very few baseball players with big contracts who are just out of high school.\n\nAn increasing number of athletes are wisely permitting experienced business and money managers to handle their finances.  They often incorporate players into businesses to obtain tax advantages, invest their incomes, pay out allowances for the player, his family, and whoever else may have their hand out.
372346
They don't intentionally put on their helmet, the put it on their bats, and then adjust their helmet with the same hand.  Some baseball players are really grimy and don't get new helmets very often.  You would think they could afford new helmets or a tip to the bat boy to clean it off.