Traditional Mask vs HSH Mask Redux
I know every so often we go over the pros and cons of wearing a traditional catcher's mask versus the new hockey style helmet. I wanted to post a link to an article that may or may not have added valuable info to our puzzling questions.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns |
What does any of this have to do with one piece of equipment vs. another piece of equipment?
Not trying to be funny, there was nothing in the article that even talked about this issue. And if I am not mistaken Matheny used a helmet. At least there have been several catchers on the Cardinals that have worn helmets over the last few years. I cannot remember if Matheny was any different. The problem is nothing in the article even addressed why he had concussions and what caused them all. All we know is he had them after one time he was hit in the mask with a ball. Matheny could have received a concussion years ago (possibly undiagnosed) for some other reason than a foul ball hitting him in the helmet or mask for all we know. And it is assumed that when you have one concussion, you are susceptible to more concussions in the future. I know of catchers that got concussions for getting ran over at home plate. Also some people are more likely to get concussions than others. Concussions are caused by the brain hitting the walls of your skull, not just for getting hit in the head. Peace |
POE Concussions
Perhaps, after reading the following article, this post will help educate people about 1) the symptoms and 2) the severity of the condition.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2554254 Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Whether or not the mask is partly responsible is an issue. JRut has easily dismissed the possibility. Nothing conclusive has yet been established. Others may have a different perspective. This post may not have provided additional info. Time will tell. |
Do not miss represent my post or opinion. I said nothing in the article had anything to do with what caused Matheny's concussion. I think you need to learn to comprehend what you read, because it the article was just about Matheny retiring and blamed it on concussions. It did not say "why" he got concussions in the first place. Anyone with a college degree in social sciences or the hard sciences knows you need some evidence to make such a claim.
Personally I do not have a dog in this fight. I have never had a concussion. BTW, football players get them all the time and they have a helmet too. Here are 3 different quotes in the article. The last is not based on research, but a personal belief. Quote:
I guess my background where just writing a basic research paper, if I came up with this article as evidence of a position, I would get a big stinking F. Peace |
If you choose to switch to an HSM, be prepared to take a lot of flack from "Old Fart, Stick In The Mud" types.
But remember, the inability of the Dinosaur to Improve and Adapt, lead to it's demise ! Go for it. |
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To my knowledge, I don't recall ever having a concussion. To my knowlege I have never had a concussion. What were we talking about? I have never had a concussion or any brain damage from getting hit with a football.
Seriously, where whatever you want. You get hit in the head, it will hurt. I know that much. The worse hit I ever took was in football, and nothing so far in baseball has come close. Besides, the steel plate in my head picks up radio really well. |
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Besides, it wasn't just the dinosaurs that died out in this extinction. Whatever caused the death of the dinosaurs also caused the death of around 70% of all of the species on the Earth. |
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Me, I don't like the HSM because it's TOO DAMN LOUD inside! Take a shot, and your ears ring for two innings. At sharp "FOUL!" is nearly painful. Plus there's less padding on the forehead. And it's hot. And then..... But that's just me, and I couldn't care less if anyone else wants to use one. It doesn't bother me in the least. And, I find it silly that it bugs some folks. Who cares? |
Guess I'll have to stay a dinosaur.
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