Missouri's Tori Finucane hit by batted ball

[coachjwb]

Gosh, happytobeme, as much as I know and respect you, I really don't believe this. I highly doubt that the people who set the rules for the sport think about this at all. I think in some respects, it's almost the opposite ... it's more about showing a "toughness" ...boys' baseball doesn't require it, so why should girls' softball? As you know, I am a big proponent of them ... I want to keep those faces beautiful but, more importantly, keep them safe and healthy. I hate to say this, but I am afraid it is going to take someone to die before this is seriously looked at, and unfortunately, it's just a matter of time before it happens.

 

[happytobeme]

I know Jeff, I told you I was cynical and completely hope I am wrong.

We have seen safety concerns "overlooked" for many years in other sports. The big money business of TV sports can cloud decision making.

 

[coachjwb]

I know big money can do that, but I just have a hard time believing that, as popular as the game has become on TV, that it's playing a factor here yet. It's not and never will be anything close to pro football, baseball or men's basketball, where I know it has played a role in the past ...

 

[snoman76]

I wonder how many college pitchers wear heart guards....

 

[manitoudan]

Very proud that my teams ace - Kentucky , has a pitcher that wears one , and as far as Daniel Lawry , I never liked her at UW and I sure don't like her now . She should shut the ole pie hole .

 

[fpitchdad]

I wonder how many college pitchers wear heart guards....

about as many that wear masks, next to zero

 

[cobb_of_fury]

Took almost 60 years for NHL Goalies to wear masks - these things take time - But it is changing.


Above - Pittsburghs Andy Brown
Looking... tough?

 

[FastBat]

I hate to say this, but I am afraid it is going to take someone to die before this is seriously looked at, and unfortunately, it's just a matter of time before it happens.

Not my kid! I have taught her smart kids wear a face mask on the field and a helmet on a bike!

 

[Irish196]

Manitoudan, you gave me a good chuckle with that pie hole comment.