It’s not uncommon for softball players to wear protective face masks, but you almost never see baseball players wearing them. If you ever wondered why, keep on reading.

While some consider this to be a myth, softball players are in fact larger than most other athletes, let’s explore why.

Softball players are commonly linked with long hair, but the reasons for this trend are not always clear. Some suggest it’s for style or practicality, but the reality is more intricate, and psychological factors may be at play.

Softball has many stigmas associated with it. The most common one is that softball is a sport exclusive to girls. This turns away males interested in trying the sports and results in a self-fulfilling prophecy.