[BlueLawyer]

A lot of emotion seems to be tied up in this debate.

I wear a mask. I wore a helmet once for one game and disliked it. It had better vision, but not much else appealed to me. It was harder to get on and off and I didn't see myself, but I know I looked like a bobblehead. I know that because my partners who wear them look like bobbleheads. My association seems to think that how an umpire looks is important, and I think the mask looks more professional. My opinion.

Yes, I am sacrificing safety for fashion. I have taken several shots in the mask over the years and so far, I seem to be ok.

Wear a mask if you want. Wear a helmet if you want. Can't we all just get along?

Strikes and outs!