NOCSAE Certified Gear Meeting Commotio Cordis Chest Protector Standard
Effective January 1, 2020, baseball chest protectors must meet the NOCSAE Commotio Cordis Chest Protector Standard to be eligible for play in the NFHS (National Federation of High Schools). Click here to learn more.
"Commotio cordis" is cardiac arrest due to a blow to the area over the heart. Starting January 1, 2020, chest protectors must include heart guard hardware, for the prevention of commotio cordis, to be eligible for play in the NFHS.
We carry a full line of catcher kits that include SEI certified chest protectors meeting the commotio cordis standard. Browse our selection of catcher sets for all age levels from top brands like All-Star and Easton.
