Description

Let’s dive into all aspects of baseball safety in the episode of Pod Hacks Only

Thank you to the talented Ernie Urcadez for calling in, and you can find him on Instagram @repeatperformance_ and his gym @pursuitfitnessaz

You can find me @justareyes or on my website justareyes.com and email me at info@justareyes.com

Theme music is “Lucky 27’s” by Isaac LeSage

Thank you for all the support, and I look forward to the feedback

Episode Links

Player Safety

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2196860-it-is-major-league-baseballs-turn-to-finally-address-player-safety

https://www.sportdecals.com/blog/baseball/a-look-into-the-history-of-baseball-helmets/

https://waybackandgone.wordpress.com/2009/07/12/this-day-in-baseball-history-july-12th-1949/

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/behind-the-demise-of-on-field-bullpens-in-mlb-and-their-lasting-imprint-on-the-game/tg16cxaoqaoo1ftz3o8hyurt6

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/09/24/agent-scott-boras-again-slams-mlb-over-wet-bases-after-another-client-gets-injured/#comments-wrapper

https://sabr.org/research/evolution-catchers-equipment

https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/posey-rule-protects-players-without-going-too-far-022414

Coach and Ump Safety

https://www.athleticbusiness.com/athlete-safety/baseball-coaches-sport-helmets-as-a-safety-measure.html

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/08/03/428917707/bat-boy-9-dies-after-being-struck-in-baseball-game

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1233479-mlb-umpire-head-injury-mask-vs-helmet-debate-and-the-value-of-tradition

http://carolinasumpireassociation.com/CUA/UMPIRES_LIBRARY_files/Umpire%20Safety%20in%20the%20Slot.pdf

https://www.espn.com/mlb/spring2008/news/story?id=3267836