Jimmy Rollins Says No Need for Face Shields in MLB Despite David Fry Incident

Jimmy Rollins says there isn’t any want for sweeping helmet adjustments within the MLB in wake of Tuesday’s David Fry incident … telling TMZ Sports activities that whereas the scene was unlucky, a facemask mandate is simply not vital at this level.

Fry, for those who missed it, terrifyingly took a 99.6 MPH fastball to the face in the course of the Guardians vs. Tigers sport … and after he was rushed to the hospital with some painful accidents, loads of baseball followers questioned whether or not it was time for some alterations to batters’ headgear.

However after we bought Rollins out at LAX on Wednesday, the previous Nationwide League MVP mentioned he hopes Rob Manfred retains issues establishment.

“That is a private factor,” the 2008 World Sequence champ informed us. “As a hitter, [a face guard] could also be distracting. And you don’t need one thing to distract you. As a result of on the finish of the day, stats rely. You have to be up there, rise up there and hit.”

Nontheless, Rollins, who wore a standard, ear flap-style helmet throughout his enjoying days, had severe empathy for Fry … as he famous he was as soon as drilled within the head space by a Cliff Lee fastball.

“I do know as we speak he is most likely not doing good,” Rollins mentioned.