Red Sox's Kenley Jansen Joins MLB Pitchers in Criticizing Quality of Baseballs
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen criticized the quality of baseballs after securing his 424th career save, stating that the balls were "brutal" and that the issue has been ongoing throughout the season. This comes after Tampa Bay Rays reliever Pete Fairbanks also expressed frustration with ball quality earlier in the year. The problem seems to be with the gripping ability of the balls rather than their aerodynamic qualities, and if this issue is widespread, it could have implications for the league's policy toward grip-enhancing substances.