batting helmets

Skull protection, dugout

Batting helmets are protective headgear worn by baseball and softball batters to shield the skull from pitched balls.

They typically feature a hard plastic shell with padding inside and an ear flap covering the side facing the pitcher.

Required equipment at most levels of organized play: The coach reminded players to grab their batting helmets before heading to the on-deck circle.

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