Is it OK for a man to bring a glove to a game?

[AubCubFan]

So a buddy and I are having a discussion the other night at a AA baseball game. We have decided to allow NSB to settle the argument for us. To keep it fair, I will not say who has which opinion. Once the results are in, I will post who's opinion was who's, and relish in my victory.

 

 

One of us says that it is OK for a man to bring a glove to the game and to wear it throughout the duration of the game in hopes of snagging a batted or thrown ball into the stands. Said person believes that any advantage you can gain, well, you should use to your advantage. Person said that if you are in the midst of other glove wearing men, then you should also have a glove, but went as far to say that if in the midst of children, then barehanded is the way to go

 

The other says that a real man's man would never be caught dead with a glove on his hand. Pride is the motivating factor in this belief and no real man's man would stoop that low. Its a pride thing. This man believes that there is no chance of them asking you to come on the field as a late inning defensive replacement, and that if you can't catch it bare handed, well, dont try. This person of opinion see's it on the same level as peeking at the catcher, bunting during a no-hitter, and kicking another man in the balls.

 

Only 2 options in the poll. No gray area. Yes or No ?

[VVMattVV]

If you have a young daughter, are sitting in what my friends call "line drive to the face territory" and don't want her to get hurt, its ok to take a glove.

 

In other instances... not really.

[sethuel1]

I was always taught that once you turned 16 bringing a glove was no longer an option.

[nilodnayr]

I was always taught that once you turned 16 bringing a glove was no longer an option.

 

IMO its 13.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I think UK has said a thing or two on this subject in the past. :P

[Bench Coach]

Mostly, no its not what any self respecting man should do.

 

If you have a young daughter, are sitting in what my friends call "line drive to the face territory" and don't want her to get hurt, its ok to take a glove.

 

Thats true though. Of course, the same is true if you have a toddler, or infant of either gender, at a game and are sitting in that area. But, if you have a son over the age of 12 (or a daughter over 12 thats into softball) then no, you can't.

[UK1679666180]

I think UK has said a thing or two on this subject in the past. :P

 

A man bringing a glove to a game is just a notch above bringing a sign to a game.

 

The ability to make a witty statement using WGN or CSN should not be televised.

[wolf stansson]

The only thing worse than a guy over 13 bringing a glove is bringing a friend to the game, and him bringing a glove. Don't impose on your buddies image by dragging him down that dork by association path.

[AubCubFan]

I really appreciate everyone posting in this. I will soon be posting, hopefully today, the email conversation that has stemmed from our original ballpark discussion. I will then post my thoughts, and his feelings. I will say, that we are both very convincing and I can honestly see both sides of the argument, but remain rock steady in my convictions. I am actually suprised at the actual numbers in the poll.

 

More discussion please

[Derwood]

I have NEVER heard that it's uncool to bring a glove. I bring my glove if I'm somewhere I could catch a ball. What's less cool, catching a ball with a glove, or getting your ball when some other idiot WITHOUT a glove takes it off the chest and then you pick it up when it rolls under your chair? No one ever catches balls barehanded on the fly!

[Knightlife_in_Lubbock]

I have NEVER heard that it's uncool to bring a glove. I bring my glove if I'm somewhere I could catch a ball. What's less cool, catching a ball with a glove, or getting your ball when some other idiot WITHOUT a glove takes it off the chest and then you pick it up when it rolls under your chair? No one ever catches balls barehanded on the fly!

 

Kevin Mitchell begs to differ.

[Derwood]

I have NEVER heard that it's uncool to bring a glove. I bring my glove if I'm somewhere I could catch a ball. What's less cool, catching a ball with a glove, or getting your ball when some other idiot WITHOUT a glove takes it off the chest and then you pick it up when it rolls under your chair? No one ever catches balls barehanded on the fly!

 

Kevin Mitchell begs to differ.

 

Why, was Kevin Mitchell in the stands eating a hot dog when he caught his fly ball?

[wekse]

of course it's allowed, but it being cool is another question altogether

[Knightlife_in_Lubbock]

I have NEVER heard that it's uncool to bring a glove. I bring my glove if I'm somewhere I could catch a ball. What's less cool, catching a ball with a glove, or getting your ball when some other idiot WITHOUT a glove takes it off the chest and then you pick it up when it rolls under your chair? No one ever catches balls barehanded on the fly!

 

Kevin Mitchell begs to differ.

 

Why, was Kevin Mitchell in the stands eating a hot dog when he caught his fly ball?

 

No he was on the field eating a hotdog.

[Knightlife_in_Lubbock]

I have NEVER heard that it's uncool to bring a glove. I bring my glove if I'm somewhere I could catch a ball. What's less cool, catching a ball with a glove, or getting your ball when some other idiot WITHOUT a glove takes it off the chest and then you pick it up when it rolls under your chair? No one ever catches balls barehanded on the fly!

 

Kevin Mitchell begs to differ.

 

Why, was Kevin Mitchell in the stands eating a hot dog when he caught his fly ball?

 

And how offend are you in the stands on the fly? Most people are just sitting or standing there.

[Knightlife_in_Lubbock]

So a buddy and I are having a discussion the other night at a AA baseball game. We have decided to allow NSB to settle the argument for us. To keep it fair, I will not say who has which opinion. Once the results are in, I will post who's opinion was who's, and relish in my victory.

 

 

One of us says that it is OK for a man to bring a glove to the game and to wear it throughout the duration of the game in hopes of snagging a batted or thrown ball into the stands. Said person believes that any advantage you can gain, well, you should use to your advantage. Person said that if you are in the midst of other glove wearing men, then you should also have a glove, but went as far to say that if in the midst of children, then barehanded is the way to go

 

The other says that a real man's man would never be caught dead with a glove on his hand. Pride is the motivating factor in this belief and no real man's man would stoop that low. Its a pride thing. This man believes that there is no chance of them asking you to come on the field as a late inning defensive replacement, and that if you can't catch it bare handed, well, dont try. This person of opinion see's it on the same level as peeking at the catcher, bunting during a no-hitter, and kicking another man in the balls.

 

Only 2 options in the poll. No gray area. Yes or No ?

 

Yes but only if it completes the rest of your uniform you wore to the game.