Tagged With "Hitter"

Has anyone tried some of the protective gear currently available for batters? My son got an ulnar fracture a few weeks ago when he misjudged a pitch. Took a check swing when he should have jumped out and got blasted in the right forearm. Still was able to take a base before the coach pulled him out. �� Has anyone tried the forearm guards or protective sleeves? Can you recommend a brand or style? Are they comfortable and do they effect performance? I'm looking at protective gloves as well,...

my kid used to use an evoshield elbow guard. It was more about the swag than protection. He got rid of it when he was hit in the elbow and the umpire called foul ball.

I believe a more accurate question would be, "By the time players are facing mid 80's+ velocity pitching who isn't wearing protective arm gear?" They don't impact performance. It's a matter of getting accustomed to them. EVOShield is probably the most visible brand in stores.