Pitcher in Pink: Baseball Rookies Wear Girly Backpacks as Part of Hazing Ritual

You can’t expect rookies to enter the big leagues without having to pay proper dues. What is less expected is seeing a professional pitcher strapped to a bright pink backpack adorned with unicorns and polka dots. (via New York Times) It’s a harmless hazing ritual: Rookie relief pitchers on many Major League Baseball teams are

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Pitcher in Pink: Baseball Rookies Wear Girly Backpacks as Part of Hazing Ritual

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