I was an umpire for little league for a few summer of my life and at no point did I ever feel safe behind the plate with the small amount of protection that I was allotted. I can’t even imagine the fear of god I would have when pitchers are throwing 60MPH faster. Below umpire John Hirschbeck gives a PSA on the importance of wearing cups.
[youtube width=”640″ height=”390″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf6P60F8QrM[/youtube]
via Deadspin

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