Rich Hill tried to fix his blister problem by urinating on his hands
The Dodgers' Game 2 starter said he'd try anything
By
Matt Snyder
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1 min read
Blisters have plagued Dodgers NLDS Game 2 starter Rich Hill for most of the season. He had issues with the A's ... (remember this)
... and those lingered over into his time with the Dodgers after the trade. He even had to be pulled from a perfect game because the Dodgers' training staff told manager Dave Roberts that there were a few hot spots that could develop into blisters.
For those unaware, blisters can develop on pitchers' hands -- specifically fingers -- due to gripping and throwing certain pitches. If they are prominent enough, they can greatly impact control, command and movement. So it's not a toughness thing. It's an effectiveness thing.
Just how desperate was Hill to rid himself of the blisters? Well ...
Rich Hill on the strangest suggestion he got for dealing with his blister: "Pee on it."
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) October 7, 2016
Rich Hill said he heard and tried many remedies to help his blister, including urine. "You might as well try."
— James Wagner (@ByJamesWagner) October 7, 2016
No judgement. In his shoes, I'd try it. Too bad he isn't facing off against Moises Alou this series, though.
