Doug Eddings

“I really didn't know, but it was really, really crooked. I asked the catcher to tell him to straighten his hat out, and the pitcher did. Nobody said anything until he gave up a couple runs.”

Doug Eddings · said 2026-09-05 · reported 2026-09-07

Eddings explained to reporters after the game that he asked the catcher to tell Rincon to straighten his hat.

“The batter said, ‘Hey, can he wear his hat like that?’”

Doug Eddings · said 2026-09-05 · reported 2026-09-07

Eddings defended his decision to intervene by claiming a Rockies hitter had complained about Rincon's hat.