Bat flips have long been a contentious issue among baseball fans. While some fans love bat flips and other fans love to hate them, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred thinks they're a great asset for the game.
"I think it's really important for our players to demonstrate emotion on the field," Manfred said on ESPN's Pardon the Interruption. "I really do. I think that in today's entertainment environment we have to be competitive, and I think our fans have been pretty clear that they like our players showing a little more emotion."
On Saturday, Athletics outfielder Mark Canha angered some fans with his bat flip after hitting a two-run shot in the seventh inning against the Giants.