bmfc1 wrote: After the tragedy in the minors, I wonder if base coaches will start wearing helmets. i doubt it. as far as i know that the only base coach to ever die, how many others have been seriously injured? figure between the NL, AL, all the minors, and the independent leagues there are over 25,000 professional baseball games in the united states every year, and one guy has died. you aren't that safe riding your bike and most adult riders don't wear a helmet either.