On Monday night, the new Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence took his warmup swings in the on-deck circle for his at-bat in the top of the 10th inning with a doughnut on his bat, which is pretty normal for most batters.
However, when he came to the plate for his at-bat, he left the doughnut on his bat, which is not normal and led to a pretty embarrassing moment. He took a warmup swing before his teammates had to point out to him from the dugout that he forgot to take the doughnut off.
In Hunter's defense, he's dealing with new surroundings (having just been traded from the Houston Astros). Also, the Phillies were playing the first game of a series in Colorado against the Rockies, so his body may have been adjusting to the higher altitude. To top it off, with it being the 10th inning of the game, he was probably a little tired.
However, in case he ever needs a reminder, this video will be out there forever.
D'oh! Hunter Pence steps to plate with doughnut still on bat [Big League Stew]
However, when he came to the plate for his at-bat, he left the doughnut on his bat, which is not normal and led to a pretty embarrassing moment. He took a warmup swing before his teammates had to point out to him from the dugout that he forgot to take the doughnut off.
In Hunter's defense, he's dealing with new surroundings (having just been traded from the Houston Astros). Also, the Phillies were playing the first game of a series in Colorado against the Rockies, so his body may have been adjusting to the higher altitude. To top it off, with it being the 10th inning of the game, he was probably a little tired.
However, in case he ever needs a reminder, this video will be out there forever.
D'oh! Hunter Pence steps to plate with doughnut still on bat [Big League Stew]
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