The ejection of New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda for using pine tar has renewed attention on the sticky goo with a history in baseball that dates back at least until the 1950s, NBC News reported. Pine tar is made by distilling pine wood at a high temperature in a closed container. Its use in Major League Baseball is restricted to putting on bats for better gripping — as long as it’s no more than 18 inches from the bottom. Check out NBC News’ list of other ways to cheat at baseball without using steroids.
