What does 'dry humping' mean in baseball? Viral clip from Jeff Passan podcast has casual fans confused
Pete Fairbanks and Jeff Passan discussed one of baseball's more curious terms on Wednesday afternoon.
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Relievers run from it, worried it will leave them weary after a period of isolation. Managers and pitching coaches try to avoid it at all costs, fearing it will wear down their bullpens over the course of a season. Fans rarely hear much about it, aside from the occasional passing comment.
Dry humping might not be an epidemic in the world of high-stakes baseball, but it is a source of frustration among bullpen arms. Some instances of dry humping are more noticeable than others. When a reliever warms up while his teammates get into scoring position in a tight game, only to have the warmup cut short after they fail to score, dry humping is taking place.
It might sound naughty. It’s certainly not common practice in the big leagues. But it does happen on rare occasions, sending relievers into a tizzy.