Stumble upon a major leaguer’s Twitter account right, and you may be a bit confused by the profile picture.
Numerous players have changed their avatars on social media to a silhouette of a ballplayer’s headshot throughout the day on Thursday. Several Phillies have joined in, the first of which being Rhys Hoskins. While the photos may seem a bit mysterious or confusing at a glace, just know there’s a purpose behind the trend. The members of the Major League Baseball Players Association are using these profile pictures to show solidarity amid Major League Baseball’s lockout.
The image the players are utilizing stems from recent changes made to Major League Baseball’s website.