As shallow as that seems, and I'm definitely not that guy … I don't know. “Just because of the looks, it might not be something that I wear during the season. That was on Pirates’ closer Mark Melancon’s mind yesterday after working out in the new Boombang helmet. Of course, whenever Torres takes the mound, the Internet is quick to respond.Īlex Torres be like: RT New protective hat for pitchers ready to wear /gLPN3pCgzO #Béisbol #MLB | envían al zurdo Alex Torres a los | /SmeEqaRU9e Minor league contract (Dec 30) /8JWUZ78gwr Braves’ pitcher Alex Torres has worn a padded cap produced by isoBLOX in stints with the Padres and Mets. The Boombang helmets aren’t the first protective systems available to pitchers. But they probably said the same thing about batting helmets, too, and those ended up saving lives.” It's going to be tough to start trying it because it's not something you're used to. “I think it's something more guys are going to try,” Pirates pitcher Jared Hughes told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Mark Melancon, Jared Hughes try out new protective pitching helmet #KCRoyals /eoNQZ7mfCZ Mark Melancon and Jared Hughes are trying out helmet-type technology for pitchers /NZTfBFu4Fc They’re made of carbon fiber, and weigh about 10-12 oz. The helmets are worn instead of a cap and resemble a visor with an ear flap. Members of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff were among the first teams to try out the helmets during a workout on Sunday.Īccording to a report from ESPN, the helmets were developed in a partnership with the MLB and equipment company Boombang over a two-year span. This spring, the MLB is testing a new piece of protective headgear for pitchers to use. That doesn’t mean pitchers don’t have options. Despite a number notable injuries to pitchers that have taken line drives to the head, the MLB currently does not require pitchers to wear any sort of protective headgear. Just about every level from Little League to the Major League requires hitters to wear helmets to protect against errant fastballs.īut the same can’t be said of pitchers, who just as often face baseballs traveling more than 90 mph. In baseball, it’s a no-brainer for batters to wear protective helmets.
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