While the NFL continues to explore ways to help eliminate concussions in their sport with new equipment, Major League Baseball is trying to be proactive in its quest to keep exposed pitchers on the mound safe, introducing a new protective headwear that will debut in spring training this year.
According to ESPN, an expected 20 MLB pitchers will test out the new technology this spring, which is a hybrid cap/helmet design that weighs between 10 to 12 ounces, meaning it’s light enough that MLB officials believe it won’t obstruct pitchers.
With a carbon fiber shell and a sun visor with an extended forehead for extra temple coverage, as well as single earflaps like batting helmets, the headgear is believed to help eliminate injuries from line drives that pitchers would otherwise sustain.
