Which option best describes a catcher’s protective equipment that meets standards?

• A. Traditional chest protector with a NOCSAE-approved pad attached.
• B. A compression shirt that has a NOCSAE-approved cardiac cavity protector built into the shirt.
• C. A newly manufactured traditional chest protector that meets the NOCSAE standard.
• D. All of the above.

Answer: (D)

Catcher’s protective gear must meet NOCSAE standards, and equipment is acceptable as long as the protective components are certified. If a chest protector includes a NOCSAE-approved pad, the combination meets the standard. If a compression shirt has a NOCSAE-approved cardiac cavity protector built in, that integrated protection also satisfies the requirement. And a newly manufactured chest protector that itself meets the NOCSAE standard clearly complies. Because each described option describes gear that meets the required standard or includes a NOCSAE-approved component, all of these scenarios describe compliant equipment. That’s why all of the above is the best description.