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Why Major League Pitchers Won't Wear This Weird Hat
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Alex Torres of New York Mets first player to get cap with additional padding on exterior - ESPN
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Mets Pitcher Alex Torres to Wear New Protective Hat on the Mound, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Ross Turned His Career Around as a Padre, by MLB.com/blogs
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Pitcher - Wikipedia
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Padres reliever Alex Torres first pitcher to wear protective cap in MLB game
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Padres history (June 21): Alex Torres' fashion statement - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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New protective cap for pitchers approved by MLB, MLBPA
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San Diego Padres pitcher Alex Torres still sporting protective cap - Sports Illustrated
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Will new Mets pitcher Alex Torres wear that oversized protective hat this season?