Isn't this cheating bat? → It's definitely not? The team in the controversy of stealing autographs is embroiled in suspicions again

Sep 05, 2025

Isn't this cheating bat? → It's definitely not? The team in the controversy of stealing autographs is embroiled in suspicions again
Tramel's bat with some of the paint peeled off. Photo = YES network relay screen. SNS Capture



The Houston Astros, who were in controversy for stealing signs in the past. This time, the called-up hitter in Triple-A was embroiled in a controversy over the foul bat.

The game between the New York Yankees and Houston was held at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas on the 5th (Korea time). The Yankees won 8-4, but there was an off-the-shelf controversy.

Houston outfielder Taylor Tramel is at the center of the controversy. Tramel, who has been getting a chance to play in the big league since July after moving to Houston this year, had a double to the left in the bottom of the ninth inning with no outs and a first base chance. However, after the double hit, Yankees manager Aaron Boone began to appeal to the umpires.




Boone asked umpire crew chief Adrian Johnson to inspect Tramel's bat, and the game was interrupted for a long time as umpires discussed it with a video review center in New York. Tramel then handed the bat to the umpires, and the game resumed.

In an interview with local reporters including 'MLB.com ' after the match, Boone said, "We found Tramel's bat label discolored through a video during the series." he said. Looking at the relay video, it was confirmed that a fairly large range of paint was peeled off around the bat head of Tramel. There is literally a part where the seal is peeled off.

Isn't this cheating bat? → It's definitely not? The team in the controversy of stealing autographs is embroiled in suspicions again
테일러 트라멜. AP Yonhap News
Director Boone said, `I don't blame Taylor unconditionally. Just wanted to see if it came off naturally, or if there was anything else. During this series, I noticed this in the video and appealed, and they said it looks like an illegal bat. That was all it was."




However, Tramel jumped up and down to reporters' questions after the game. He said "It's ridiculous. I don't know what's going on. I've been using this bat for a long time. I used it for batting training, I used it during games, and I also used it for Triple-A. I just use it whenever I need it. I just use a bat without a glossy finish. The paint was worn out and only disappeared. That's what happened to me."

Tramel's bat, which was confiscated, will be further investigated by the MLB Secretariat in the future. Coach Boone said, `You can't do anything with the bat. Of course, that's not to say Tramel did. We noticed something, and the league officials thought it could be illegal as well. At least I'd like to confirm about that," he added.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.