It's pine tar, and it's used to get a better grip on the bat. Pine tar will stick to the hands, and some will get on the batting helmet.
Many players will infrequently-to-never wash their helmets, especially during a winning streak, playoff run, etc. It's a susperstition thing, and not just confined to the Red Sox.
-Terry
Message edited by author 2004-10-23 22:52:10.
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