Playing an elimination game tonight at PONY Nationals, and my catcher hits a line drive shot back at the pitcher. The ball hit her square in the chest - she had no chance to react. My first reaction was to stop our runners and see if the pitcher was OK. Amazingly, she only had the wind knocked out of her since she was wearing the EvoShield shirt. I swear to you this had the potential to be LETHAL. I am absolutely convinced she would have been seriously injured without it. Amazingly, 5 minutes later she was back up and pitching. Tough kid!
I am now a true believer in EvoShield
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Thank you. I don't have one, but that will be next on my list. I need to tell my pitchers about them.
These have been on my short list for a while now, but at $90 I was hesitant... will bite the bullet before my dd pitches again
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We moved our 7yo up to 10U rec and she pitches so she wears one and doesn't play without it. $90 is SOOOO worth it.
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There is no scientific research that proves these work.
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Probably none that says they don't either. So , what is the problem with being on the side of caution?
I ordered one. It should come shortly. I will review it, after I use it, a little bit.
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My DD has been wearing one for over a year and we have been lucky that she hasnt had it "tested" like this but myself and DW have peace of mind that her chest is protected. She says it does not bother her while pitching also provides side protection while batting. DD will NOT pitch without it or a fielders mask. Shame on us (parents) if something like this exists and our kids arent using it. Just my 2 cents...
Both of my DDs wear these from McDavid. They are "only" $35: http://www.mcdavidusa.com/Product/7610T/MCDAVID_Hex™_Sternum_Shirt.aspx
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Warning: This product is designed to minimize injury from minor impacts to the sternum and chest area. It is not guaranteed to reduce the risk of Commotio Cordis, a rare but sometimes fatal injury arising from sudden impact to the heart.
