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

[KBoy]

All you have to do is witness one injury from a foul ball that hits the batter in the face to agree that face masks are a good idea. It is my guess that the opponents of face masks have never seen this type of injury.

I do however somewhat agree Mike, that these types of safety rules should not be dictated by rules; they shouldn't need to be, but with the readiness of everyone to sue someone else when they get hurt, I must agree with safety rules.

As far as Federation rules and chin straps, there is a requirement that the helmet fit properly and be worn properly. If both these are true, I do not believe chin straps would be necessary.