Blue Jays' Ernie Clement Rejects Cup After Tuesday Groin Shot, Says He Deserves Hits
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 27
Blue Jays' Ernie Clement Rejects Cup After Tuesday Groin Shot, Says He Deserves Hits
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 27
Summary
Tuesday's foul ball to the groin against Kansas City did not change Ernie Clement's stance: the Blue Jays infielder said he still will not wear a cup.
Clement told Sportsnet he has "just never worn one" and added that if he misses a ground ball and gets hit there, "it's my fault and I deserve it."
The incident adds Clement to a recent run of MLB players struck in the groin by batted balls, including Jazz Chisholm and Joshua Kuroda-Grauer.
Toronto catcher Brandon Valenzuela offered the clubhouse counterpoint, saying he wears protection because he has to "protect the nuggets" and feels "naked" without it.