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I remember when the catcher and the umpire were the only two on the field to wear a mask. Then the girls started wearing one while hitting. Then the pitcher started wearing one. Now I see shortstops and second basemen wearing them. What is going on? Is it time to start wearing skirts in the field too, ladies?

A liability issue for sure. All it takes is one liner in the face to initiate a lawsuit. Not to mention messing up a lovely young face. Makes us oldies think back and wonder how did we ever survive.

Please provide details! Have never seen any baseball pitchers wear a mask. Girl's softball, yes. Baseball, no.

I was referring to girls' softball.

Why does a second baseman need to wear a mask in girls' softball?

Who cares??? Sounds like skirts are appropriate in this case! You had us confused because its a baseball thread. I thought the ladies reference was just an old gym coach dig.