( Yes , a game that did n't even count . ) Baseball becomes contact sport when catcher blocks runner to prevent runner from scoring . But Downey says the moments at home plate are thrilling and often memorable . But , he asks , is it worth the possible injury to the catcher 's head ? Downey : Ray Fosse still feels pain from a collision 43 years ago .
Baseball becomes contact sport when catcher blocks runner to prevent runner from scoring . But Downey says the moments at home plate are thrilling and often memorable . But , he asks , is it worth the possible injury to the catcher 's head ? Downey : Ray Fosse still feels pain from a collision 43 years ago .