PROTECT OUR MVP!!

Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers, reigning National League MVP, fractured his kneecap on Sept 10th after a fouling a 79.8 mph slider off of it. With Yelich on the ground in very obvious pain, Brewers manager Craig Counsell and Brewers athletic trainer Rafael Freitas ran to examine him at the plate. After an examination, which consisted of a failed attempt to extend his leg and stand, Yelich was pulled from the game.

In result, Yelich will disappointingly miss the remainder of the 2019 season. Throughout the season, Yelich's performance was outstanding; he was one of the top leaders in several categories including AVG, HR, and SB. Entering the game, Yelich was the leader SLG and OPS. Fans have even been looking forward to him joining the 50/30 club. Unfortunately, Tuesday's game has put a halt to that. Such a shame to see a man with such potential run into such a problem (or really, have the problem literally run into HIM).

This devastating news broke the hearts of Yelich fans everywhere, as it should have. A simple foul ball led to so much worse than its worth. Yes, batters use their discretion to decide how much and what type of protection to wear at each at bat. Yelich wears thin knee pads, but after Tuesday's game, it is obvious that they were not effective in doing the one thing they swore to do: PROTECT HIS KNEE. Therefore, I propose that we remove this discretion from him and instead, choose for him what protection he wears.

The type of protection I have in mind has proven to be reliable in countless cases. It has been in the every day lives of people, athlete or not, for more than 50 years, providing cushion and protection to our valuable and sacred belongings. Among reliable, it is well known, and most of all, fun to everyone: BUBBLE WRAP!

If we bubble wrap nearly Christian Yelich's entire surface area for every at bat in the upcoming season, he is sure to get the protection he needs and deserves. Plus, he looks great in everything he wears (or doesn't, am I right??! Thanks ESPN Body Issue). With this change, we can eliminate future injuries to OUR MVP! Join us in the change!