Los Angeles Angels pitcher Michael Lorenzen blames Major League Baseball for the pitch that hit Seattle Mariners outfielder Justin Upton in the head. Lorenzen ripped MLB's ball following the hit by pitch, saying Upton's injury is "on Major League Baseball."
Lorenzen expressed frustration over the league changing balls from season to season. There's evidence MLB utilized two separate balls last season, one that encouraged offense and one that was deadened.
Following Friday's hit by pitch, Lorenzen made it clear he believed the league still hasn't gotten things right in 2022. He blamed MLB for the state of the baseballs, saying they are too slippery.