Sam wrote:wadeintothem wrote:I voted yes on General Principle.. but really I dont care. I believe it is the players game. They dont bother me one bit one way or the other. I think older higher level girls are some of the best athletes I've ever seen and I see no reason why they should be denied proven equipment in use by other atheletes.
The 100mph Rockettech bats were proven equipment....
And if ASA unbanned them tomorrow, i would have little opinion on it. Whatever the rules are, they are. If parents/coaches want metal cleats, I say go for it. I've had them mess up my plate shoes before.. which is about the biggest down side to them in my view. You just gotta pay attention to lumbering catchers when they are wearing them or $100 shoes go down the toilet.
If you are opposed to them, speak loud.. because I think we will see them at the 18's soon.
Injuries on contact plays will increase by their use IMO. That is a no brainer. Is it mitigated by less other types of injuries? I doubt it.