Traditional vs Hockey Style Mask

[Tim C]

As we know HSM have been outlawed by professional umpire groups at AA and below. Umpires have been grandfathered in at the two upper professional levels.

Studies have show that head injuries are more prevalent an are more serious when wearing HSM.

Another negative that comes from umpires wearing HSM is their argument that the mask does NOT have to be removed when an umpire rotates up to make a call on the bases. Stupid argument.

HOWEVER, if an umpire works in a location (often) where there is an over hang netting (fencing) then the "trade off" for the potential injury aspect becomes less important.


So IF you go HSM do not spare expense. Go for the nest product available.

Tee