Robinson Cano wears catcher’s mask in dugout after being hit with ball

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano left Saturday’s game after being hit in the head by an errant warm-up throw as he sat in the dugout. If Sunday was any indication, he learned his lesson.

Prior to the start of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, Cano showed up in the dugout wearing a catcher’s mask.

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Cano got the attention of the Angels’ players on the field during warm-ups, and laughed at himself as he removed the mask.

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Cano had plenty of reason to laugh off Saturday’s events. He escaped with just a knot on his head, and managed to avoid a concussion. Cano even returned to the starting lineup for Sunday’s game.

We have to give Cano some credit here. He clearly realized Saturday’s errant throw was a mistake, and even had a good sense of humor about the entire event.

At the same time, we also got a look into what makes Cano such a great player at the plate. There may be moments where his rivals get the best of him, but he’s willing to adapt quickly in order to get the upper hand. The catcher’s mask was just another example of that.

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