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| Oct. 17, 2009 Ceres 73 posts | Safety First Pitchers should wear protective equipment such as a mask, cup, and shin guards. It should be up to the pitcher, and if the pitcher gets hurt because the pitcher is not wearing this equipment, then it's the pitcher's fault. Soon pitchers will all wear protection. I base this statement on the evolution of batting helmet use in MLB. Before 1955 hardly anyone wore a batting helmet, then some players started wearing pots. Then all wore pots. Because of several serious injuries Conigliaro, Cey etc) all batters now have to use helmets with ear flaps. |
| Oct. 17, 2009 Dirty Men's 50 1371 posts | Yes they should, IF they feel the need to. Those who don't shouldn't be forced to. |
| Oct. 18, 2009 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | I agree, the protective equipment is available, wear it if you choose. |
| Oct. 18, 2009 Dirty Men's 50 1371 posts | And that is my main point, Bruce. Certainly don't prohibit it, but definitely don't require it. |
