And why isn’t there a dirt bike clause in star pitchers’ contracts?
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I’d say there probably is something in the contract. He may be looking at losing a lot of money.
Section 5(b) of the uniform player’s contract, under the current CBA:
“The Player and the Club recognize and agree that the Player’s participation in certain other sports may impair or destroy his ability and skill as a baseball player. Accordingly, the Player agrees that he will not engage in professional boxing or wrestling; and that, except with the written consent of the Club, he will not engage in skiing, auto racing, motorcycle racing, sky diving, or in any game or exhibition of football, soccer, professional league basketball, ice hockey or other sport involving a substantial risk of personal injury.”