MLB Insect Encounters!

The outfield can be a jungle in some small towns. As kids that played rec ball we can all remember going to those fields in town that seemed to only have the grass cut once a month. Behind center field there was almost always a thickly wooded forest that was almost guaranteed to gobble up and ball that was agile enough to make it past the outfielders. Today were talking about prime real estate if you are an insect - the baseball diamond!

Praying Mantis On The Ump

This umpire found himself in a precarious situation when this little praying mantis ended up on his shoulder. The insects have a certain level of class to them that makes them one of the more pleasurable bugs that has the potential to land on you during the course of the ball game. Plus; praying mantises are supposedly good luck!

Beware Bugs!

Jorge Posada says "No Way" when it comes to bugs being in his personal space. Here we see Mr Posada spraying down the ump with insect repellant. During heavy rain and late nights the bugs of summer come out from their evil caves to annoy the catchers in the MLB second to none!

More Good Luck For Miguel

Minor league coach Miguel Garcia has more then great talent on the benches. In this shot he is seen with his pal the praying mantis gracefully hanging on to his ball cap. Praying mantises seem to be a theme in this post but it is purely coincidence. I think it might be safe to say their favorite sport is baseball!

Nick Markakis, Night Insect Lover

You've heard of "Lord of the Flies"? Nick Markakis is "lord of the moths" in the outfield. Late night games and extra innings cause these moths come out of their holes and become quite the distraction to Nick. Sometimes the moths can get so bad that players will come in from the field with freshly chewed holes in their jerseys!

 

Buy This Grasshopper Some Cracker Jacks!

Jimminy Crickets! That grasshopper sure does love popcorn! This incredible photo highlights the intricate balance between mother nature and its love of professional baseball. Just kidding! This great shot is the product of perfect timing and happenstance coincidence. However it does make you think. All these insects in these pictures enjoying all of this baseball. How the heck do they afford tickets? I guess we'll never know.