Here’s a trend to comb through: Beards are making a growing impression in baseball this October. Mike Napoli (above) and the Boston Red Sox have been razor-sharp in the playoffs, but many of their players (plus others from around the league) seem unfamiliar with the concept of a shave.
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Boston Red Sox catcher David Ross (left, with Napoli)
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Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia
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Boston Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes
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Los Angles Dodgers reliever Brian Wilson (with horrified teammate Nick Punto, right)
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New York Mets infielder Justin Turner
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Oakland A’s outfielder Josh Reddick
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Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth
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