Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jun 17, 2013 12:31:41 GMT -5
Another day, another pitcher getting struck with a line drive to the head. This time it was Tampa Rays pitcher, Alex Cobb who suffered a head injury from a line drive.
That brings up the question. Should pitchers, youth - professional, be required to wear some sort of head gear that will help protect them from injuries suffered from line drives.
I say yes. Something has to be done. Pitchers are just sitting ducks out there on the mound. Whether it be a helmet or a padded hat, for player safety, pitchers should be required to wear head gear.
If a batter has to wear a helmet when they're at the plate, a pitcher should have to do the same. The ball is coming back at the pitcher at a much higher rate of speed than a pitch coming in to the batter.
That brings up the question. Should pitchers, youth - professional, be required to wear some sort of head gear that will help protect them from injuries suffered from line drives.
I say yes. Something has to be done. Pitchers are just sitting ducks out there on the mound. Whether it be a helmet or a padded hat, for player safety, pitchers should be required to wear head gear.
If a batter has to wear a helmet when they're at the plate, a pitcher should have to do the same. The ball is coming back at the pitcher at a much higher rate of speed than a pitch coming in to the batter.
