Helmet wearers

[Rich]

Originally Posted by tkfarwig

I wear a HSM and I take it off everytime the same as if I would have taken off a traditional mask. There is no excuse to keep it on because it is harder to get on and off. IMHO I have always thought an umpire running down the first base line with a mask, traditional or HSM, on looks terrible. The other thing I hate seeing are umpires who wear the HSM and set it on the ground to have home plate conferences or make changes in their lineup. I believe if you are going to wear the HSM, you should always hold it and never put it down on the ground.

T. Farwig

I always leave it on when trailing a runner to first or when looking at a fly ball. Guess what, there isn't a single person watching the umpire during these situations, except maybe another umpire.