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Alex Torres’ new protective cap looks like a plush sofa

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Alex Torres is wearing MLB’s new protective cap for pitchers, and the dude is rocking it. It’s easy to get all self-conscious when you look like a rebel raiding Endor, but he’s owning the bold fashion choice.

We know you’re laughing at him for looking like he’s wearing an 80-year-old’s Velour sofa. Just remember there was a time your mom made you wear wrist guards when you went skateboarding and YOU got laughed at. Safety is cool.

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