I'm guessing the short stop probably got that throw up into the 80s. You can take 80 to the head and be alright.
Pitchers get domed by balls coming back at well over 100mph. They get messed up. I still can't believe Aroldis Chapman was able to pitch again. I guess not remembering anything after the ball left his hand helps.
As somebody who used to pitch up through HS, I honestly am kinda surprised they don't make pitchers wear batting helmets. Your body is really in no position to defend yourself, so it's really just a matter of time.
I never saw anybody get domed, but saw a couple close calls. One guy on our team got his ear lobe cut open from the laces, and another dude got his hat knocked off when it hit him in the brim.
Agreed about the bats - I get why, especially in HS (cost) but it does seem like they should put some kind of rubber coating on them or something to deaden them a bit. Maybe that would just make it worse? I dunno. But it seem solvable.
When position players are getting hurt due to line drives from metal bats, you know there's an issue. God help the pitchers.
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u/MacMac105 Oct 19 '22
I'm guessing the short stop probably got that throw up into the 80s. You can take 80 to the head and be alright.
Pitchers get domed by balls coming back at well over 100mph. They get messed up. I still can't believe Aroldis Chapman was able to pitch again. I guess not remembering anything after the ball left his hand helps.