Jerry Layne hit in head w/ broken bat OUCH!

[johnnyg08]

http://mlb.mlb.com/n...ws_mlb&c_id=mlb

[Umpy]

Definitely makes me reconsider my choice of masks...

[Lindsay]

I've worn a helmet for several years now. I'm a hockey fan, too, so I suppose that made it a little easier for me to swallow, having that framework of "Oh, it's similar to Brodeur's headgear." At first, yes, the helmet is bulky, cumbersome, uncomfortable to carry, etc. But let me tell you what, taking a thrown bat to the side of my head with the helmet on, in my opinion, justified and paid for the switch, and then some. I couldn't even begin to consider going back to the mask now—it would feel like wearing a ballcap vs. a batting helmet and stepping in for a Randy Johnson fastball up & in.

[Umpire in Chief]

Thats just scary to watch. Best wishes

[mstaylor]

I have not tried a coach's helmet but a buddy of mine used to when he was calling men's FP. I am a firm believer in wearing a mask and have no intention of changing.

[noumpere]

Has anyone tried a MLB base coach helmet and regular mask? Of course that will not stop a side shot to the head like Crawford and ONora and now Layne took in past years, but wonder weather it would help with straight on shots from a baseball. And no, do not turn the helmet around like a catcher.

There is a plastic insert you can put under your regular hat if you want.

[PonyUmpire]

Did anybody else notice the late set?

[Dannytheman]

That slow mo replay hurt me...