... I wear full protedction: The only times I don't wear legguards, nor chest protection are at the IndoorCup in january. On the fields outside I'm in full gear. Period!
As TXTROOPER says, it doesn't however protect you getting hit! So I've learned in the past.
The best comment after a hit was this year at the 2nd final game (a best off 5-series) in the highest dutch male-competition: I took a foul ball on my right arm. From the first base came the question:" Hey Blue, I do hope your
Strike-arm is still working?"