[Tru_in_Blu]

I've used 3 sets of leg guards in 10 years. To date, my favorites are the All Star Leg Guard LGU313. They're a low profile but still provide decent protection. They don't have real good lower ankle protection, but they're light and comfortable. And they're a 17" model which fit me better.

You're more likely to get hurt in lower level of ball when pitchers start throwing hard without control and catchers can't catch.

I worked one game with just the soccer type shin guards. Late in the game, the coach changed everybody's positions. This girl came out to warm up a new pitcher and proudly exclaimed that this was her first time catching. The 12-year old pitcher could bring some decent heat. Catcher completely whiffed on a pitch and it hit just below my kneecap. Finished the game, but had bad swelling, had to go to the ER for X-rays, ended up on crutches and missed 2 days of work.

So, protect your knees!