Hope TJ is well.

[CBlake]

After being struck in the head this afternoon Blue Jays pitcher TJ House was carted off the field. I hope He is ok and returns to action soon. It's always scary to see stuff happen like this.

[jays4life19]

I thought a.j jimenez was released?

 

In all seriousness though, hope he's okay. Head injuries are scary stuff.

[RealAccountant]

After being struck in the head this afternoon Blue Jays pitcher TJ House was carted off the field. I hope He is ok and returns to action soon. It's always scary to see stuff happen like this.

 

If he is hurt for the year, Jays owe it to him to take his contract. That would be the right thing.

[AdamGreenwood]

It's only a matter of time before pitchers wear some sort of head protection. Probably makes more sense to wait until someone dies though.

[Boxcar]

It's only a matter of time before pitchers wear some sort of head protection. Probably makes more sense to wait until someone dies though.

 

How much is that really going to help, though? A padded cap isn't going to stop serious injury. I dunno what the solution is, but it would be nice if they could use some type of screen.

[Jonn]

How much is that really going to help, though? A padded cap isn't going to stop serious injury. I dunno what the solution is, but it would be nice if they could use some type of screen.

 

And if the ball hits the screen. How are we ruling it. An automatic base hit?

[Boxcar]

And if the ball hits the screen. How are we ruling it. An automatic base hit?

 

Don't see why it wouldn't just remain in play like it does when it his the OF wall.

[Spanky99]

How much is that really going to help, though? A padded cap isn't going to stop serious injury. I dunno what the solution is, but it would be nice if they could use some type of screen.

 

Ball still hit him in the back of the head, though. Bring NASA in, goddamit. They're going to have to grand-father some sort of gear in.

[Sammy225]

Ball still hit him in the back of the head, though. Bring NASA in, goddamit.

 

I don't know but unless they go full on John Olerud i don't know what can be done..... I am with Boxy thinking a Hat with padding is not going to make a huge difference.

[Spanky99]

I don't know but unless they go full on John Olerud i don't know what can be done..... I am with Boxy thinking a Hat with padding is not going to make a huge difference.

 

Depends on the material, it'll be much better than nothing. Pitchers won't go for it, it'll need to be grand-fathered in.

[TheHurl]

How much is that really going to help, though? A padded cap isn't going to stop serious injury. I dunno what the solution is, but it would be nice if they could use some type of screen.

 

Even if it's not the proper full solution (and it's not) better to have a small solution now while the correct solution gets figured out. I await the players stupid reactions to comfort being more important than safety.

[TheHurl]

And if the ball hits the screen. How are we ruling it. An automatic base hit?

 

It's equipment why would you rule it differently?

[Jonn]

Even if it's not the proper full solution (and it's not) better to have a small solution now while the correct solution gets figured out. I await the players stupid reactions to comfort being more important than safety.

 

I think they are more concerned with looking cool to be honest.

[Spanky99]

I think they are more concerned with looking cool to be honest.

 

Both, I'd assume comfort far out-weighs the latter.

[wamco]

Dead ball when it hits the equipment in kids leagues

[Jonn]

It's equipment why would you rule it differently?

 

A lot would have to happen. Depending on how large this screen is you're virtually eliminating the pitcher as fielder. We could see real negative effects to the actual game like more bunting for example. More soft liners can result in hits. While a ball that is torched hits the screen and deflects to a fielder for an easy play.

 

I just don't think it will ever happen. Or should happen. It's just an unfortunate thing that happens in the game of Baseball. s***** things happen.

[Spanky99]

A lot would have to happen. Depending on how large this screen is you're virtually eliminating the pitcher as fielder. We could see real negative effects to the actual game like more bunting for example. More soft liners can result in hits. While a ball that is torched hits the screen and deflects to a fielder for an easy play.

 

I just don't think it will ever happen. Or should happen. It's just an unfortunate thing that happens in the game of Baseball. s***** things happen.

 

It's going to be tough to implicate.

[L54]

There will never be screens in front of the pitcher. Next suggestion.

[Spanky99]

There will never be screens in front of the pitcher. Next suggestion.

 

Very light head gear brain injury prevention in a hat.

[L54]

Very light head gear brain injury prevention in a hat.

 

Seems like the most plausible solution.

[Jimcanuck]

There are new strong lightweight materials out there now.... probably at some point there will be a helmet with a shield in front that doesn't interfere with the pitching motion. someone will be the first jacques plante of baseball

[TheHurl]

A lot would have to happen. Depending on how large this screen is you're virtually eliminating the pitcher as fielder. We could see real negative effects to the actual game like more bunting for example. More soft liners can result in hits. While a ball that is torched hits the screen and deflects to a fielder for an easy play.

 

I just don't think it will ever happen. Or should happen. It's just an unfortunate thing that happens in the game of Baseball. s***** things happen.

 

How Jonn appears to be picturing this

 

http://www.infohow.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/MA-13th-Century-Templars.jpg

[John_Havok]

There are new strong lightweight materials out there now.... probably at some point there will be a helmet with a shield in front that doesn't interfere with the pitching motion. someone will be the first jacques plante of baseball

 

Yeah. The practicality of a screen just doesn't make sense. Some sort of lightweight helmet with padding will eventually happen. But even then, once the materials and style is made and agreed upon, look at how different all these pitchers finish their motions in while the ball is being struck, different pitchers would need padding in different places.

[TheHurl]

For the record I don't ever think they will go with shields but these will eventually become standard

 

http://sports.cbsimg.net/images//visual/whatshot/CbB75YAW8AAcrfo.jpg

[FrozenRopes]

Don't see why it wouldn't just remain in play like it does when it his the OF wall.

 

Maybe then we can put them in front of all the players... players know the risk.

[intentional wok]

There will never be screens in front of the pitcher. Next suggestion.

 

It would affect other aspects of the game. A fielder grabbing a bunted ball might end up with the screen in his way. Catchers won't be able to catch stealers at second. Any throw to the plate will be obstructed.

 

Pitchers need to wear equipment, period. Maybe something with a simliar design as a football helmet: hard surface + face cage.

[Jonn]

How Jonn appears to be picturing this

 

http://www.infohow.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/MA-13th-Century-Templars.jpg

 

That's just insulting...

[Bobthe4th]

[Boxcar]

It would affect other aspects of the game. A fielder grabbing a bunted ball might end up with the screen in his way. Catchers won't be able to catch stealers at second. Any throw to the plate will be obstructed.

 

Pitchers need to wear equipment, period. Maybe something with a simliar design as a football helmet: hard surface + face cage.

 

What we really need is for someone to invent forcefields already.

[Zaun of the Dead]

easy. just have robot pitchers