[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

Not to derail the thread too much further, but pitchers including otherwise-Conservative-Gentleman (IIRC) Nolan Ryan would pitch at and hit a known slugger to mess with his confidence. It's brutally aggressive but almost all of it is left on the playing field as just part of the job.

And now we return to our regular scheduled BorderCast ;^)

[La Enchiladita]

Granted, but aiming for the head is out of bounds, not necessary for a talent like Ryan anyway.

*Smiling sweetly, of course*

[supremedoctrine]

"Not to derail the thread too much further...."
---NOW you've done it! NOW you've unspooled my train of thought!