Clint Frazier is the masked hero MLB needs

Clint Frazier is continuing to wear a mask during games.

Wearing a mask has become a part of everyday life in America for many people. Hopefully, that figure of “many” can get close to “all” sooner than later.

MLB’s season is set to begin soon and questions are being raised about how safe it will be for teams from different cities to play each other. New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier has decided on the simple method of wearing a mask during games. Naturally, this has drawn criticism on the lovely world of social media.

Clint Frazier doesn’t have time for nonsense

Frazier is showing fans and his fellow players that wearing a mask during a game isn’t some insane idea. It’s simply the right thing to do to help make sure everyone on the field is safe.

The young outfielder proving he is just fine wearing a mask during games should make other players follow his lead. For example, think about Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco. He was diagnosed with leukemia last year and is planning to play this season.

One response is to say he shouldn’t be out there if he is at risk or worried. Yet a nicer, more empathetic approach is for players to mask up and protect him and everyone else involved in the game.

Frazier has had a tough time getting playing time and has appeared in a total of 123 games since 2017. He is now making a name for himself as a leader and should gain the respect of not just his teammates, but players from around the game.

He can also respond to any critics by reminding them he is a member of the Yankees and they are some random with a Twitter account.