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I have experience....
As a catcher many moons ago, I once ate the cleat of a larger than normal stealer who plowed into me with the failed intent of knocking the ball loose .. but resulting in several stitches in my lip. The play is designed to destroy the catcher causing them to drop the ball, IMO, since it is obvious they will likely have the ball and decent chance of a play on the runner.... That said, I consider it part of the game. If the concern is injuries.. it is a valid concern, as the scar tissue i have some 25+ years later can attest.
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