MLB Looks to Protect Pitchers

[nopachunts]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

And he wore it because he had already had a brain aneurysm - not because he was afraid just out of the blue.

Rich, I knew that he wore the protective helmet to protect him from a medical condition. I didn't mean to imply that he was afraid of being hit. The only reason I mentioned him is that is the only player in baseball when in the field that I can think of that wears/wore protective headgear regardless of the reason.

[maven]

Originally Posted by Tim C

lets not take the game away from what truly makes it interesting.

T

Tee, with respect, I disagree with the NASCAR theory of what makes baseball interesting.

[shickenbottom]

There is nothing in the rules that prevents a pitcher from wearing a helmet / skull cap type protector.

Rule 1.11 does not currently prohibit the use of a helmet. It only says that "Uniforms" are identical in Color, Style, & Trim.

Rule 1.16 does not say a pitcher or fielder should or should not, only certain players: catchers, batters, runners, and base coaches are required.

John Olerud Jr wore one while playing 1st base for years.

The only pre-requisite should be that the surface is "non-glare" if the pitcher chooses to use a helmet.

[Rich]

The thread has been cleaned up. A poster has been restricted to the dugout.

Play nice, please.

[RPatrino]

Olerud played in Canada.

I am so ready for baseball!!

[shickenbottom]

Originally Posted by RPatrino

Olerud played in Canada.

I am so ready for baseball!!

Bob, Yes, he also played many years for the Seattle Mariners.......

He played his college days at WSU.

As for being ready, I just finished my season on Sunday with a CC Fall ball D/H, looking forward to a month or two off.