Brayan

I took a running fastball off of the outside of my left forearm (about 85mph) while umpiring a Euro Championship Qualifier in Belgrade in July. I had a golfball sized knot on the outside of my arm the rest of the game, which went down with ice and compression. The catcher (Mexican-Hungarian) who couldn't reach the ball (he was set up outside), after apologizing profusely, showed me his EVOShields and promised me that he doesn't get behind the plate without them. I ordered mine and am waiting for delivery from the States right now. My protection is more important than my vanity. To hell with what others may opin.