If it came out that some of the biggest named hitters were corking their bats for added ball flight, we’d be losing it! This isn’t sunscreen and rosin, it’s a substance specifically designed to increase spin rate. And not every pitcher is doing this. That’s important to know..

Teams are signing dudes based on spin metrics alone. So yes, this is cheating people who are doing it the right way! And I’ve heard from multiple pitchers in the game now that are frustrated with the unchecked usage.

I honestly don’t know what the solution is, but hiding behind the “everyone is doing it” attitude ain’t it. And scapegoating Bubba Harkins definitely ain’t it. The Angels are starting to pile up way too many highly questionable personnel decisions.