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SOFTBALL: A by-the-numbers look at injuries in the sport
SOFTBALL INJURY INCIDENTS
63,795 – Average number of injuries per year in softball, which means the sport produces the seventh most injuries out of 33 sports analyzed.
94,273 – Number of softball injuries reported in 2015.
1,686 – Average number of concussions per year.
8,529 – Average number of face injuries per year.
4,884 – Average number of head injuries per year, concussion and non-concussion related.
605 – Number of injuries which required complete hospitalization.
52 – Average number of injuries in which the patient was held for observation.
26 – Average number of softball-related deaths per year.
18.7 – Number of injuries per 100,000 participants.
The highest incidence of injuries occurs in players between 13-17 years old.
Statistics provided by: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, which collects data from United States-based hospitals with a required emergency room visit. These numbers include any type of softball played, ranging from recreational to scholastic to professional.
Pros of wearing
Overall safety and protection, inexpensive equipment
Cons of wearing
Discomfort, appearance of mask and sweat
The most popular brand of face guard comes from a Florida-based brand called Rip-It, with many of them retailing from between $30-$50 – with the price depending on features such as extra padding, an extra ponytail strap and extra chin cup. (Courtesy photo from Rip-It)
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
After some coaching time in East Texas, Bret Botard will be the new girl’s basketball coach at Bowie.
Botard said it’s a chance to work with Bowie Athletic Director Tyler Price once again. Price was Botard’s assistant when he coached at Nocona.
“I wanted to get back into the area,” Botard said. “It’s a good community.”
Botard graduated high school in 1995 from Del Valle High School, outside Austin, and went to Texas Tech. He started his coaching career in Lubbock followed by returning to his alma mater where he was an assistant for his high school coach.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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