tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post6679969496714243076..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: Pitchers Probably Should Wear Helmets, TooJon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-53629015201110198882013-01-15T00:53:29.471-05:002013-01-15T00:53:29.471-05:00It is only a matter of time before skull cap becom...It is only a matter of time before skull cap become mandatory for the baseball player/base coach that are at risk. Some 15-20 years ago we never wore helmets for cycling, snowboarding, skiing and today myself and thousands of others never start our descent until the lid is strapped on. A simple 'lock-ring' adjustment attached to the back of a skull cap would keep it secure to the players head during the infield. Lets hope that most people understand the true nature of sport soner then later. It's not about fashion before function!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-85224762050800231062012-09-09T07:30:50.642-04:002012-09-09T07:30:50.642-04:00Thanks, Marc.Thanks, Marc.Jon Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-15070208702631799802012-09-09T00:43:38.257-04:002012-09-09T00:43:38.257-04:001st anon - I am not sure why mentioning global war...1st anon - I am not sure why mentioning global warming gives the post an agenda. I imagine the simple notion how a large proportion of the population is ignoring obvious evidence about what is happening to the earth falls right in line with other major issues that the population has ignored until it has been too late. <br /><br />As a scientist, it baffles me and concerns me that people somehow think the existence of global warming and man's contribution is really something to have an argument over. The point of argument is really trying to figure out how much we are really hurting ourselves and how long will it take to undo the damage we are causing.<br /><br />2nd anon - the helmet is designed to stay put, so it would surprise me if they could not figure a way to easily keep it in place. I mean, hats don't fall off when pitching.<br /><br />It does sadden me that somehow global warming is an argument. As one of those scientists...I mean, it is not much of a thing to discuss other than what effects are we able to measure and how does our understanding of the world help us model what may happen. I am not sure why we have such a difficult time relaying this information in the USA. European nations and Canada do not have this trouble as I understand it.Jon Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-11986475579177431562012-09-08T22:55:43.953-04:002012-09-08T22:55:43.953-04:00It might be safer but I cant imagine it wouldnt af...It might be safer but I cant imagine it wouldnt affect performance. if it moved or fell off that would surely be a distraction, and many pitchers move their heads quite violently during delivery. and perhaps it would interfere with peripheral vision needed to hold baserunners? <br /><br />and of course, the global warming "agenda"... those crazy book learning science men are always up to some evil shenanigans Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-15388813870607072492012-09-08T16:19:26.563-04:002012-09-08T16:19:26.563-04:00Great point. Although it would take some years of...Great point. Although it would take some years of evolution with pitchers wearing helmets at the lower levels I think it's a good idea. I've always admired pitchers for standing in there with that ball rocketing back at them. I do wish you had made the post without the global warming argument though, makes it seem like this post has an agenda. Otherwise, keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com