Did you see Jerome Williams’ pink mitt?
Jul 1, 2014, 11:19 AM | Updated: 11:36 am
Houston Astros relief pitcher Jerome Williams uses a pink mitt as a tribute to his mother. (AP)
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If you saw the Seattle Mariners roll over the Houston Astros Monday night, you might have noticed that pitcher Jerome Williams had a pink mitt.
It’s not entirely noticeable, but it’s definitely pink.
The LA Times reports Williams’ mitt is a tribute to his mother, whom he lost to cancer in 2001. He got the glove while pitching in Taiwan. Williams wore it in Triple-A, but then stashed it away when he moved up to the majors.
The Times reports Williams’ cleared it with the umpires during a September 2011 game against the Mariners. He gave up only one hit over eight innings and has worn it ever since.
| Date | Starting Pitcher |
|---|---|
| Thursday, September 28 @ 6:40 pm | Rangers' Jordan Montgomery LHP vs. Mariners' Logan Gilbert RHP |
