Rec. League Softball Question

[CollinEstes]

Last week in Beaumont Texas, I 22 year old kid was killed playing in a rec. league softball game when he was running to first and a bad throw from short hit him in the back of the head.

I am just curious if anyone plays in any softball rec leagues in your area and if you guys are required to wear helmets. I play and don't wear a helmet but now I think it is kind of stupid not too. It really isn't that big of deal to wear one and people that play aren't that good and they will make bad throws.