Protective Caps for MLB Pitchers (1 Viewer)

[Eephus]

Major league pitchers will have their opportunity to wear protective headgear this season but even those who have been the victims of frightening line drives to the head will have to be won over in the delicate balance between safety and comfort.

Major League Baseball and the players' union have approved the first cap with energy-diffusing protective plates and versions also should be available for youth league players this spring.

The caps, which manufacturer isoBLOX says are heavier and slightly wider than traditional caps, will be available this spring on a voluntary basis. Teams and pitchers will be provided information on how to proceed with having the caps individually fitted.

I expect adoption rates will be low at first but I think the change is inevitable over time.

I'm curious who the first notable pitchers will be to wear the new hats.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Maybe BMac

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Yuck.

 

[Bogart]

Maybe BMac

He won't until they get a better version.