[JRutledge]

I do not think there is a need to rag on the guy about this. The bottom line is the helmet looks silly. No where have I read this is an acceptable piece of equipment for umpires. For one there is no need for a base umpire to need one. Players do not wear helmets on the field, why should we? And getting hit with the ball let alone in the head is also very rare unless you are someone that has no athletic ability what so ever. Unless this becomes mandated, and I see no reason it would be, this is just a bad idea from the start.

Peace