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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua
Catcher has a little more protection than say a second baseman. Also this is all about second and breaking up the double play, at least that's the excuse, it's really the only time it happens.
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Protection? That catcher gear helps getting a shoulder to your ribs? Sin guards help your knees?
They get hit just as hard, are like a defenseless receiver at that point. More then nit, the catcher has very little time to brace.. plus he is kneeling down while the runner is diving right at him.