Jimmy Rollins
Fry Incident Was Terrible …
However MLB Should not Require Facemasks
Printed September 25, 2025 12:30 AM PDT
TMZSports.com
Jimmy Rollins says there is not any want for sweeping helmet modifications 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 crucial at this level.
Fry, when you missed it, terrifyingly took a 99.6 MPH fastball to the face in the course of the Guardians vs. Tigers recreation … 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 acquired Rollins out at LAX on Wednesday, the previous Nationwide League MVP stated he hopes Rob Manfred retains issues establishment.
“That is a private factor,” the 2008 World Collection champ informed us. “As a hitter, [a face guard] could also be distracting. And you do not need one thing to distract you. As a result of on the finish of the day, stats depend. You have to be up there, stand up there and hit.”
Nontheless, Rollins, who wore a standard, ear flap-style helmet throughout his taking part in days, had critical empathy for Fry … as he famous he was as soon as drilled within the head space by a Cliff Lee fastball.
“I do know right this moment he is most likely not doing good,” Rollins stated.
Fry is predicted to take a seat out at the least the following month and a half whereas he recovers from facial and nasal fractures, although fortunately, his supervisor Stephen Vogt stated he will be OK.
