So who is more skilled and confident, the lion hunter that stands in the open using only a spear or the one that hides inside a truck with a rifle?
I know which one is likely to kill more lions and get mauled less. Does that help?
So who is more skilled and confident, the lion hunter that stands in the open using only a spear or the one that hides inside a truck with a rifle?
IMO we are in a transition phase in the sport where 5-10 years from now, it won't even be a topic of discussion as the vast majority of infielders will be wearing some sort of face protection. I think we are a step in the right direction...
I would agree that many pitchers will wear a mask. I doubt most older MIs and 1st base will wear one. I also don't feel that every kid who wears a mask does so due to some deficiency in their fielding however there are a number who do and their in lies the rub.
I know which one is likely to kill more lions and get mauled less. Does that help?
Again that goes to effectiveness and arguably common sense. Certainly the way I would go as I have no skill with a spear but I am exceptional with a long gun. However, the context of the question was about skill and confidence. Just pointing out the fallacy of the original analogy regarding hunting lions with bare hands.
Dang, and I thought I had made the final, decisive comment on this issue.
I don't much care for that comment from the D1 coach to the effect that masks indicate some sort of deficiency.
I agree, but in some cases it can create a deficiency.