MLB exploring ways to protect pitchers

[access2]

Interesting stuff...if they come up with something, it will not be made mandatory according to MLB and players unions..

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=894897 ... id=2378529

[fastpitchdad05]

Thanks Access, good stuff. It definitely makes you think.

My DD doesn't pitch anymore but she does play 3B and I do worry when she's playing in.

I'm not a big fan, but maybe a mask isn't such a bad idea.

[B-Dad]

Nice find, access. I go back and forth on this. DD has one (14U). She was wearing it last year until it broke in the fall. I know its completely irresponsible of me not to run back out and get a replacement. This just reminds me that I need to get a new one. Especially with her going on to High School this year and the possibility of pitching to girls 4 years older than her. Not that the risk isn't there with pitching to 14U teams, it is just increased with pitching to older girls.