What do you think about him

Question

My son is 14 and is on a youth baseball team, he is a catcher, and during practice catchers are only required to wear a catchers mask while catching, I would like him to wear all the protective equipment he can, but he says he doesnt need it because it is just practice. What areas should he be worried about getting hurt in particular while catching without protection?

Right now, since the heat all he wears is pants and a tshirt. he doesnt even like wearing undies because its so hot.

Answer 1

Protective cup and that face mask... he wouldn't want a baseball hitting either one!  

Answer 2

He should be wearing all the protective equipment.  Just because it is practice doesn't mean he can't get hurt.  He should at least be wearing a protective cup along with the mask.  It won't feel very good to get hit in that area.  I nailed my dad while pitching once, and he went out and bought a cup and a catchers mask.  I was a female softball pitcher, so I wasn't throwing as hard as some of the baseball pitchers.  Maybe he will change his mind when he gets a fastball to the chest or the groin.

Answer 3

Well..i hope he doesn't get hurt, but if he does he will learn and perhaps take your advice in the future..

Answer 4

Even in a practice he can get injured and if he doesn't wear all his gear or protection he can get a broken nose and have his groin area messed up; anyplace he does not wear gear is vulnerable.

Answer 5

i'd protect his nuts.