This video is legit. I wear a cup because I pitch, and I've thought about a mask and shin guards. I've taken a hard line-drive to the ankle and you could see stich marks on the bruise. A helmet is more important for baserunning than at the plate. I've been hit in the back while running to second. I hit the runner when they were running to first. Luckily they weren't hit in the head.
Yeah I think that's what people forget - a helmet isn't for the plate, it's for the base paths. I get really nervous heading for third if there's a chance a throw is coming in behind me. I just got tired of putting both hands behind my head for protection. Rather be the square wearing a helmet than pray it doesnt happen for the next 10 years
the line drives I've seen just in videos are absolutely terrifying - stuff that MLB infielders would have a tough time with. the exit speeds off these bats are just crazy.
Thanks Dan. Great info!!!
This video is legit. I wear a cup because I pitch, and I've thought about a mask and shin guards. I've taken a hard line-drive to the ankle and you could see stich marks on the bruise. A helmet is more important for baserunning than at the plate. I've been hit in the back while running to second. I hit the runner when they were running to first. Luckily they weren't hit in the head.
Yeah I think that's what people forget - a helmet isn't for the plate, it's for the base paths. I get really nervous heading for third if there's a chance a throw is coming in behind me. I just got tired of putting both hands behind my head for protection. Rather be the square wearing a helmet than pray it doesnt happen for the next 10 years
how fast of a ball can a easton hellcat helmet take?
I dont know, but it seems to be the best protection thats out there aside from a real catchers' helmet
ive seen some pretty bad stuff in slow-pitch i wish they made all infielders wear gear
the line drives I've seen just in videos are absolutely terrifying - stuff that MLB infielders would have a tough time with. the exit speeds off these bats are just crazy.