I think having the infielders wear helmets and masks may be a bit overkill, but having the pitchers do it seems easy enough. I'm sure they would adjust quickly. Even having modified helmets, less than a batting helmet, for example, would be an improvement.
I would expect it to happen at the aluminum levels within a few years if they don't get rid of the bats themselves. MLB? I don't know.
I've always said players should take the field with whatever suit of armor they wear to the plate anyway, so it might be an improvement.
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