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Facemask for infielders
>>It's like saying that someone was still hurt while wearing a seatbelt, so why wear one at all?<< Not exactly. You wouldn't put someone in a car, strap them in with tissue paper and say "There -- you're got a seatbelt, so you must be safe." There are standards for seatbelts; without...- Blimp326
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Facemask for infielders
My concern is this: to my knowledge, there are no ASA standards for this equipment, and the shields come in different designs. I don't want to encourage players to wear something that makes them *feel* safe but in fact isn't giving them the full protection they need. We wouldn't tell players...- Blimp326
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Facemask for infielders
My rec league is considering requiring fielding masks for pitchers. Obviously it seems like a good idea in the upper divisions. However, can anyone direct me to any non-anecdotal evidence that they do prevent injury? I don't doubt anyone's tale, but I'm looking for something other than "my...- Blimp326
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