Why do baseball players wear stirrups?

Baseball stirrups are the uniform oversock some baseball players wear over their socks. Originally worn in the early 20th century for sanitary reasons, the stirrups are more of a tradition today. Stirrups come in all colors, designs, and even cuts, depending on the player’s preference.

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