FED going with mandatory face masks on batting helmets next year.

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2001, girls 10U fastpitch state tournament.

Inside pitch.

Batter trying to bunt.

No face mask.

Shattered her orbital socket and cheek.

Not saying a facemask would have prevented some injury, just pretty sure it would have kept the ball from smashing her in the face.

HS ball? quicker pitchers, more aggressive batters. Good idea if you ask me.

Just make sure you're wearing a good chin strap, one that keeps the helmet securely on the head.

Personally, I just think the nature of the game is reaching a point where safety HAS to be a concern.