Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Bling In Baseball? Felix Hernandez's Massive Diamonds Beg The Question
By Marisa Fusinski
Dang. Those are some big diamonds there, King Felix.
He didn't pitch, but Tigers fans who caught Tuesday night's game — and anyone within a mile away — may have noticed Seattle Mariners' ace Felix Hernandez's ear lobes sparkling in the dugout.
When the TV camera operator moved in for a closeup, announcers Mario Impemba and Rod Allen pointed out the flashy jewelry, chuckling while discussing whether the stones are diamonds or possibly cubic zirconias. The debate ended with the pair concluding the massive rocks are probably real, and that "he's earned it."
This discussion Rod and Mario are having about Felix Hernandez's earrings is one of the best out-of-context discussions in TV history.
— Brandon Veale (@redveale) July 22, 2015
He has a couple different pairs.
The Cy Young award-winner's eye-catching adornments have been a topic before.
Felix Hernandez is "dripping in diamonds" here at the zers game. #rubbingelbowswiththefameous
— Jane (@JaneU292) January 11, 2013
Felix Hernandez had diamond earrings the size of baseballs!! ⚾????⚾????
— Mr. Sazón (@HeaviiHitter) July 11, 2012
Felix Hernandez is nasty but his earrings are ridiculous.
— Pete Schauer (@Pete_Schauer) August 5, 2012
It's only fair to note that it appears he doesn't wear them while pitching.
So, is there such a thing as too much bling in baseball?
97.1 The Ticket and WWJ Newsradio 950's Tony Ortiz says unequivocally, yes.
"I'm old-fashioned like that. I don't think any jewelry should be worn in baseball," Ortiz said. "I hate it, I hate it," he added, shaking his head while noting he began seeing athletes accessorizing back in the 1970s — mentioning "Mr. October" Reggie Jackson as one of MLB's early offenders.
"I'd like to see no jewelry at all...even in the dugout," Ortiz said.
What do you think? Should jewelry be limited...or outright banned?