Quote Originally Posted by Spitball View Post
I'm guessing you didn't watch the Sports Science video I posted above. Batters may get hit more often, but pitchers are subject to balls hit back towards them at a much higher rate of velocity and with more than twice the amount of force.

Watch the Bryce Florie portion of the video. He had no chance to react. A ball launched at 120 mph towards a pitcher 55 feet away after following through on his delivery has little chance to react in time to defend himself.
Anyone who has played baseball at a higher level knows the danger to the pitcher on a batted ball. I have had balls hit back past my ear that I had no chance to react to. The sound of the ball going by your ear is an unsettling reminder to say the least. Amazingly and fortunately, the only time I was ever hit by a batted ball when pitching, outside of a couple off my shoes or shins, was in the best possible place to get hit. The rear end.