Hit in the line of duty

[cardinalfan]

I feel for you, bro.
My thigh looked like that a couple of years ago after I got hit while working the plate. I invested in McDavid Hexpad tights shortly thereafter.

I got hit in the ankle while in the C position last year. Thankfully, it didn't leave near the mark that you've got there!

Sounds like your buddy has been lucky. He may have to eat those words. Kids are hitting the ball harder all the time, and I'm sure his reflexes aren't as good as they used to be.