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DD's first-year 14U TB team mandated that players make the move to metal cleats. She hasn't played in them yet, but I'm hopeful that they will help a little with pitching, particularly front-side resistance. She's ready to give up MI and concentrate on pitching and OF because she's afraid of getting spiked.
Getting spiked is an urban legend. Metal spikes are not sharp. Maybe back in the day when dirty players would sharpen their spikes.
You are more likely to get injured by being stepped on. Not saying it isn’t going to hurt when somebody slides into you, but that’s going to hurt no matter what spikes the runner is wearing.
... and what Pattar said. Get the ball, touch the bag, get out of there. Why are you hanging out there?