I didn't know anything about this, until my former catcher nephew told me. So, I googled the topic and found a lot of information. Some think that MLB catchers are suffering more concussions or appear to be, or maybe teams are more cautious and checking their catchers, now.
But whatever the reason, catchers are suffering more concussions from foul balls.
It is thought that the old style 2 piece helmets and masks, gave more and absorbs the blow, while the hockey style mask stays put and the blow is transferred to your head.
I do know that my Game Face moves when hit, I didn't know that that is what it should be doing.
I will continue to read the articles. There are a lot of them.
But whatever the reason, catchers are suffering more concussions from foul balls.
It is thought that the old style 2 piece helmets and masks, gave more and absorbs the blow, while the hockey style mask stays put and the blow is transferred to your head.
I do know that my Game Face moves when hit, I didn't know that that is what it should be doing.
I will continue to read the articles. There are a lot of them.