Really enjoyed the series Paul thank you for the interesting education! I am an advocate (have written a post on protecting pitchers from line drives), of the idea pitchers in Little League should begin to wear more head protection than a baseball cap. That way the hurlers will be accustomed to it as they get older and better. With increasing exit velocities in MLB the unthinkable is not so unthinkable! Happy Holidays to you and your family!
I think that makes a lot of sense, and takes on many of the psychological proclivities we saw keeping batters away from helmets in this story. Aesthetically I think there's some work to do yet, but imagine in 50 years we look back at 2025 and wonder how pitchers just tolerated the risk of getting hit by a line drive. Thanks for reading and your feedback, Mark, and for all the great work you (and Gordon!) do.
Thanks Jeff! I've got at least one really cool story on deck for spring training this year. And maybe something more global to coincide with the World Baseball Classic...I'll look into it. As always thanks for reading and your support--happy 2026!
I enjoyed the series, Paul. It offered the story to us in manageable bites. The jockstrap might not offer enough material for 8 parts, but I bet you’ll find a topic which lends itself well to serialization.
Thanks for that input, Bill. I actually did run across some material re: the jockstrap in researching this story, but I think I'll let the public anticipation build on that one for a while, at least. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Really enjoyed the series Paul thank you for the interesting education! I am an advocate (have written a post on protecting pitchers from line drives), of the idea pitchers in Little League should begin to wear more head protection than a baseball cap. That way the hurlers will be accustomed to it as they get older and better. With increasing exit velocities in MLB the unthinkable is not so unthinkable! Happy Holidays to you and your family!
I think that makes a lot of sense, and takes on many of the psychological proclivities we saw keeping batters away from helmets in this story. Aesthetically I think there's some work to do yet, but imagine in 50 years we look back at 2025 and wonder how pitchers just tolerated the risk of getting hit by a line drive. Thanks for reading and your feedback, Mark, and for all the great work you (and Gordon!) do.
A really cool & fascinating clip Paul. As usual I learned a lot from you.
I hope Ken Burns is reading your work - it would certainly be beneficial to him.
Enjoy the Holidays & the time off.
As football begins winding down baseball is around the corner peeking her head out.
I’m curious as to what is coming in March for baseball. I’ll have to Google it as I only saw it advertised but one time.
Thanks Jeff! I've got at least one really cool story on deck for spring training this year. And maybe something more global to coincide with the World Baseball Classic...I'll look into it. As always thanks for reading and your support--happy 2026!
I enjoyed the series, Paul. It offered the story to us in manageable bites. The jockstrap might not offer enough material for 8 parts, but I bet you’ll find a topic which lends itself well to serialization.
Thanks for that input, Bill. I actually did run across some material re: the jockstrap in researching this story, but I think I'll let the public anticipation build on that one for a while, at least. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thanks, Paul - Merry Christmas to you too.
Excellent series, Paul! Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄