Helmets and concussions
Jeff Francouer doesn't want to look like a clown.
I can tell you, Francouer doesn't need any help in looking stupid at the plate. But I wonder if even Francoeur feels differently after seeing David Wright motionless on the ground.
“I’m not wearing it. There’s got to be a way to have a more protective helmet without all that padding. It’s brutal. We’re going to look like a bunch of clowns out there.” — Jeff Francoeur, New York Mets outfielder.
Francoeur offered that assessment after seeing a prototype of the new Rawlings helmet. The company and an independent testing organization say the helmet can withstand a 100-m.p.h. fastball; most other models are compromised in excess of 70 m.p.h.
I can tell you, Francouer doesn't need any help in looking stupid at the plate. But I wonder if even Francoeur feels differently after seeing David Wright motionless on the ground.
Labels: baseball is cruel
posted by John at 12:03 PM
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Google "The absurd comedy of tee ball" for laughs. I came across it as I was following the history of the batting helmet.
Equipment changes in baseball are part of its history. I wonder if Francoeur would like to play defense with one of the pre-1920's gloves before the "pocket" was introduced -- the current glove are so big, well-padded, and well, clownish.
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