Black and Blue

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by sunfudblu
The other day I got clobbered in the forearm by a foul-tip which almost brought tears to my eyes (Colt level). I use the hands-on-the-knees stance with my elbows locked. I was wondering how many of you use this stance and do you wear a forearm pad for protection?? I know that the catcher is the best protection but sometimes they could double as a jockey.

I used to hold my arms the same way you did until my left forearm was almost broken by a catcher who set up outside and the pitch came down the middle. I stand with my arms at my side and I do wear a batter's forearm shield.