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Old 07-09-2008, 12:02 PM   #7 (permalink)
krunchyfrogg
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Originally Posted by freakzilla11 View Post
This is a big reason why they are wearing helmets:

ESPN - Coolbaugh, 35, dies after being struck by ball - Minor Leagues
I'm well aware of this tragedy. My point is that coaches are at least 90 feet away, while pitchers are only 60. They should probably have some kind of protection on their heads, although all the injuries I can think of were to pitchers faces, which a helmet wouldn't protect.
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