And if it was a wood bat there was the risk that it could shatter and send a shard through the pitcher.
I really am surprised that they don't require all players in little league to wear helmets instead of just the batter and catcher.
>>I really am surprised that they don’t require all players in little league to wear helmets instead of just the batter and catcher.<<
Life is risk. And without risk there is no life.
One thing to consider here is that this is pretty rare, and wearing a helmet changes the playing experience for all players. So the question is, is is prudent to REQUIRE all the millions of players to wear helmets to spare the hearing of one kid every few years?
I say absolutely not.