With masks being one of the best ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus, face coverings are the hottest new fashion trend. Some opt for a simple and regal black mask, while others like colorful patterns and interesting designs.
When the A's arrived at summer camp on Wednesday, they chose the best look possible: Mike Fiers' atrocious beard.
Check it out:
Now, you might be wondering, "Just what on earth is on Fiers' face? Did he walk into a barber's office and say, 'Just wreck my face'?"
Well, kind of. The look came courtesy of a dare from Fiers' teammates, who didn't think he would take the mound with a beard he found while googling. (Yes, baseball players really are just like us.)
What they learned was that the pitcher with two no-hitters and "Fiers" tattooed on his arm has no time for vanity.
“They dared me to do it,” Fiers said after the game which the A's won 8-6. “They didn't think I'd go out there and pitch with it. I didn't care.”
Thanks to Fiers' courage, we have our first great prank of the 2020 season.