Adrian Houser makes an error then pukes on the mound, a breakdown

Aug 10, 2019 11.0M views 2:15

What Happened

In a 2019 start, Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser fielded a comebacker for what should have been the third out of the first inning, then booted the throw for an error. Moments later his stomach turned and he vomited on the mound while Mike Moustakas and teammates gathered around to shield him from the cameras. Houser composed himself, got some water, and finished the inning by striking out the batter he'd extended. He then went on to pitch deep into the game, allowing one earned run with double-digit strikeouts.

Why This Matters

Pitchers throwing up on the mound isn't unheard of, but Houser turned it into a running bit. He'd done the same thing the previous season, and the video leans into the joke that puking is somehow part of his routine. The funnier reality is what came after the heave: he buckled down, finished the inning with a strikeout, and dealt for six innings allowing just one run with around 10 strikeouts. There's no rule stopping a pitcher from being sick on the field, and teammates crowding around him to block the view was a small show of clubhouse cover. For a young arm fighting to stick in a big-league rotation in 2019, a gross moment that ended in a quality start is the kind of thing that builds a reputation, even if it's the wrong kind.

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Who / What Is Involved

Players: Adrian Houser. Teams: Brewers.

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