Helmets for pitchers?

Originally posted by jjgerard
I just read the article this morning on the little boy that was killed- http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/north-carolina-boy-12-dies-after-baseball-strikes-him-head-n78861 So upsetting, and I also feel so bad for the boy who hit the ball. In the article it said that baseball is the number one cause of sporting deaths in children 5-14. I wasn't sure about ...[text shortened]... he option of a cap and face guard will hopefully move things in the proper direction for safety.

I think it is a no brainer to have youngsters wear helmets.

I completely agree but you'd be surprised how many people are still stuck in old ways and think that they shouldn't be worn no matter what age they are