This ump's every-inning tradition: Spitting his gum onto the outfield grass

We all have our vices, and evidence of third-base umpire Jordan Baker's was spotted at Busch Stadium on Tuesday night -- wads of chewed gum littered shallow left field.

Throwing his gum onto the grass is a "tradition" that Baker observes every half-inning. I appreciate an irrational, superstitious ritual as much as anyone, but this is kind of gnarly. Let's take a closer look:

Yuck. If I were an outfielder, that sight might have me thinking twice about attempting a diving catch.

-- Molly Fitzpatrick / MLB.com