Why do baseball players chew gum?
Question:It is to keep them busy or are they just obsessed with it
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when i used to play baseball, i always had gum. It helps you from getting a dry mouth, especially on a hot day & a long inning. You can not call time out for a water refresher, like in football & basketball.How many former giants are now on the dogers?
most players don't chew gum. they chew tobacco and those that don't chew tobacco chew gum b/c they are so used to having tobacco in their mouth they need somethingIf you had to make a baseball team of all Latin players?
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They must be bored waiting for their next chance to hit the ball.Chewing gum can make the time go easier.
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they probably feel like they need something in their mouths.and it keeps them busy(i guess).ps:especially A-rod,i notice him and he chews like a cow.
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all sports coaches chew gum.basketball players chew gum and even football players.
it helps relieve stress and also it can get timing down when batting.
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Helps prevent dry mouth -- it can get hot out on the field.It's free.
Some players may even be obliged through endorsement deals.
And it's traditional.
main reason keeps your mouth moving when you come to hit you want your eyes to be open the whole time and its a proven fact that if your mouth is open you blink a lot less so you always have an eye on the ball
The Mlb has never banned tobacco first off (high school, college and th eminor leagues have banned). Most chew something Gum, seeds, or tobbacco to pass the time and for those who quit chewing tobbacco the idea of nothing in your mouth is wierd. A lip becomes second nature after using it for a while but it does have risk involved. So gum is a safe alternative to chew and helps the quitting process. thats why players chew.
well as far as I know, baseball players in general used to chew tobacco (a long time ago) on the field and now they chew gum since tobacco isn't allowed on the field and they want to set a good example for children. It also keeps there mouths from getting dry.
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