Why can’t pitchers lick their fingers?

Why can’t pitchers lick their fingers? Health experts say that respiratory droplets are one of the main ways that the coronavirus is spread. Pitchers will not be allowed to lick their fingers on the mound like they normally would to gain a tighter grip on the ball. Every time a ball is touched by multiple players, it will be removed from the game.

Health experts say that respiratory droplets are one of the main ways that the coronavirus is spread. Pitchers will not be allowed to lick their fingers on the mound like they normally would to gain a tighter grip on the ball. Every time a ball is touched by multiple players, it will be removed from the game.