The pitcher was not wearing a mask. Bock is one of a handful of players makes the mask part of her softball uniform. The mask, which extends from her chin to forehead, protects her face in case of ...

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Whether talking about actual batteries or pitching batteries in softball ... behind the plate to accept pitches. The other thing that is visible, even through her catcher’s ...

STEWARTVILLE — It was back in 10U when Stewartville High School softball coach Krystal Peterson ... on the shin pads and don the catcher's mask behind home plate. Stewartville’s Sydney Klar ...

It can be dangerous." Since 2006, softball batters have been required to wear a helmet with a face mask. But there are no rules for infielders — and none in the works. Sponsor Message This means ...

Mount Zion softball pitcher Ally Bruner's injury after being hit in the head by a line drive has sparked a discussion about the use of protective masks by players. Four other stories you should ...