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Caleb Williams
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p.3 #1 · Preparing for Baseball

Just pay attention. If you want wear a helmet.

I remember one game, I had a line drive go right at me and I nearly caught it but it went off my forearm. got a little bit of ribbing from the people I knew on the team.

Feb 10, 2010 at 12:25 AM

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p.3 #2 · Preparing for Baseball

Thanks for the input everyone. I know the odds are probably against getting hit, but it only takes one.

Hey, I don't stand next to a bigger sinner than I am in a lightning storm either

Marty

Feb 10, 2010 at 12:53 AM

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p.3 #3 · Preparing for Baseball

Marty Bingham wrote:
Thanks for the input everyone. I know the odds are probably against getting hit, but it only takes one.

Hey, I don't stand next to a bigger sinner than I am in a lightning storm either

Marty

And don't stand next to a Mexican after he's eaten chili.

Feb 10, 2010 at 02:24 AM

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p.3 #4 · Preparing for Baseball

........I don't think they make a helmet for that!

Marty

Feb 10, 2010 at 02:47 AM

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p.3 #5 · Preparing for Baseball

Just pass these around:
http://www.useless-knowledge.com/1234/06aug/article156.html

(don't ask)

Feb 10, 2010 at 03:44 AM

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p.3 #6 · Preparing for Baseball

When covering LLBB, I grab a few shots of pitchers warming up by standing back behind the catcher for about 3 pitches in between innings and I have the catcher look me in the eye when I tell him, "listen, I'm just past your left shoulder back here.......anything at all comes this side of the plate, GET IN FRONT OF IT.....high or low GET IN FRONT OF IT." I also never stand back there on the pitcher's first practice pitch. Those can be unpredictable and the 2nd one is normally across the plate....or wait till one actually crosses the plate to get in on the next pitch. Also, when sitting out past 1st base somewhere, I always ask the first base coaches to politely block a foul ball coming my way if it's a screamer. And, yes.....keep both eyes open.

Feb 10, 2010 at 06:53 AM

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p.3 #7 · Preparing for Baseball

as Mr. Isabella said...meirdo occurs! the PAY ATTENTION advise should be greatly taken to heart! I, for one, shoot w/ both eyes open and one eye on the ball!
Good luck w/ your baseball...as David said...its baseball!

Feb 10, 2010 at 09:07 PM

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p.3 #8 · Preparing for Baseball

Marty,

A good possible choice is the Ventilator Rugby Helmet. It would lessen any impact some, but wouldn't be perfect protection. It is very light and can be cleaned and I think it has an anti-microbial lining (otherwise it would start to smell like hockey gloves). I had a lens shade and uv filter broken once - it wakes you up in a hurry!

Gary

Feb 11, 2010 at 04:53 PM

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p.3 #9 · Preparing for Baseball

GaryMc wrote:
Marty,
A good possible choice is the Ventilator Rugby Helmet.
Gary

Hey, that has potential. http://tinyurl.com/yf7bvg8

It would have been out of the question a few years ago, but as I settle into middle age I am no longer hampered by the overwhelming compulsion to look cool

Marty

Feb 11, 2010 at 06:32 PM

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p.3 #10 · Preparing for Baseball

Marty,

I totally hear you. The biggest downside of this would be if you don't have much hair and wore it regularly, you could have some REALLY ugly tan spots on your mellon. The up side - NO ONE would ever forget you and your company (especially if you have a logo put on it).

Gary

Feb 11, 2010 at 06:46 PM

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p.3 #11 · Preparing for Baseball

Hey Marty, another term, this one referring to the most common form of protection discussed and used by contributors (including myself) to this thread:

line-driveous interruptus

You might be on to something with these helmets...

Feb 11, 2010 at 07:59 PM

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p.3 #12 · Preparing for Baseball

I don't know........sounds about as reliable as the other kind of interruptus. It still only takes one

Marty

Feb 11, 2010 at 09:26 PM

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p.3 #13 · Preparing for Baseball

aye

Feb 11, 2010 at 10:02 PM

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p.3 #14 · Preparing for Baseball

Ohio state baseball 1984 I had an F3 with a MD4 knocked out of my hands and destroyed from a line drive foul.

I was kneeling on the third base side at the end of the fence a lefty was up all I heard was the crack of the bat and then lens being snap off my camera, I still can hear the sound today. OUCH!

Feb 11, 2010 at 10:38 PM

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p.3 #15 · Preparing for Baseball

While paying attention is solid advice, I can't tell you how many times I've seen the umpire on the infield (assuming HE'S paying attention) get drilled with a ball. Fielders have gloves...camera guys have their hands full. Not wearing a helmet for me can only be traced to an ego thing. Live to shoot another day...

Feb 15, 2010 at 02:58 PM

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