The Responsibility Project

1. Safety Equipment

   Interestingly, the catcher and plate umpire wear padding and masks, the batter and the player in the on deck circle do not. They are expected to pay attention. Last year Juan Encarnacion got hit in the face by a foul ball while in the on deck circle....he may never play again due to the injury to his eye. While not very common, this is considered part of the game. As a fan who loves the game, on days when I don't want to worry about foul balls, or thrown bats, I'll sit behind the screen or in the upper deck. But if I choose to sit behind the dugout, I bring a glove, and don't take my eye off the ball.

   • Neil Leibowitz
   • 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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