Good tipThat's a booger right there. I hope she heals fast as those injuries linger more than others. DD used to get pain a lot from improper catching mechanics. Yes, I know it was a freak accident, but this advice ( I know no one asked) helped DD from that point on. Scroll down if you don't want to read. DD's former catching coach (Former conference player of the year-shameless plug for her) taught her and trained her to try to avoid receiving with the thumb point downward. That is less than horizontal. This really helped her tremendously and has never complained about her thumb since. And of course, getting a high end mitt with reinforced thumb slot (padding) really helps too. Wilson A2000 is what she has. 4 years and counting. Speaking of, I need to go condition it as she hasn't touched it since she came home from college in March.