HOUSTON – Many fans have noticed Astros catcher, Robinson Chirinos, using bright nail polish during the 2019 season. Here is why he does it.
Chirinos has orange nail polish on
— Mareena (@thatgirlmareena) October 14, 2019
Anyone else see that?
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wait, Chirinos is wearing orange nail polish for the Astros. I have never seen that, very cool.
— Greg Weeks (@GregWeeksCLT) October 9, 2019
According to Geoffrey Blum, Houston Astros color commentator and former Astros player, the nail polish helps the pitcher see the catchers' signs.
Chirinos only uses nail polish on his right hand and has painted his nails in different colors since he was with the Texas Rangers.
@blummer27 Does the catcher wear nail polish so the pitcher can see the hand signals. The Texas catcher Chirinos appears to have on polish. pic.twitter.com/cfxarCcsIo
— Peggy Harrell (@PeggyHa06618503) July 5, 2018
Chirinos is expected to catch in Game 2 of the World Series.