New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon's Beard
New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon sported a beard during the team’s season opener, drawing mixed reactions online after the organization changed its facial-hair policy.
Key Points
- Yankees changed their facial-hair policy allowing players to grow beards
- Rodon had a successful performance in the season opener with the beard
- Mixed reactions from fans about seeing Yankees players with beards
- Rodon had not been as successful in previous Yankees seasons without the beard
Pros
- Rodon's strong performance with the beard during the season opener
- Positive reactions from some fans about the new look
Cons
- Negative reactions from some fans about the beard
- Some fans associating his lack of success in previous Yankees seasons with not having a beard