New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar is disappointed with spectators who are making fun of him for wearing a protective mask due to multiple nasal fractures he suffered during a game last month.
Via MLB.com's Anthony DiComo:
Kevin Pillar expressed some disappointment at fans mocking him for the protective mask he's been wearing over his broken nose.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 5, 2021
"People are rude." Pillar said. "People are mean. ... I would say it's all in good fun, but it's kind of sad at some point. But it is what it is." pic.twitter.com/ZXmOgAKLiN
Pillar returned to the Mets' lineup Wednesday, and he wears the mask while playing in the outfield and running the bases.
Here's a view of the type of mask he's wearing:
Kevin Pillar is officially back and playing left field for the New York Mets pic.twitter.com/etVMsKvAni
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 1, 2021
The 32-year-old said wearing the mask "is like having an extra layer of skin on," according to Newsday.
Pillar suffered the injury last month and was forced to undergo surgery on his nose to repair multiple fractures after taking a 94 mph fastball to the face.
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