Why do baseball players spit all the time?

Answer 1

In the old days, Baseball players primarily chewed tobacco and it became a bit of a tradition to chew and spit on field. Chewing tobacco has gone out of style, however many ball players chew gum and spitting is still an acceptable tradition.

Answer 2

It makes them look cool. Chewing tobacco saliva is poisonous so they don't swallow it.

Answer 3

lots of people think its cool alot of people do it and its kinda fun lol