Should Pitchers Wear Helmets?

To maximize head protection, pitchers should indeed wear helmets. ... The pitching motion is already prone to injury; if a helmet mucks with it, injuries could increase. “It would be very hard to put helmets on pitchers, given today's technology” says Green.

Should pitchers wear a mask?

Pitchers and infielders wear them for protection, but they are not mandated by the TSSAA. The organization follows the rules set by the National Federation of State High School Associations. The idea behind the mask is to reduce injuries because of line drives hit back toward pitchers or corner infielders.

Do pitchers have to wear a hat?

Most players would never dream of playing the game without wearing a hat. Most of it started out of necessity and has now become tradition. There are some competitive advantages to wearing a hat. Baseball players wear hats to block the sun, to shield the stadium lights and to provide team identity and pride.