<p>Actually I think batters get more upset if you throw at their head than if you drill them in the back. Even with a batting helmet nobody likes one thrown at their chin.</p>
<p>Fights are pretty rare at all levels of baseball. My son who has played or umped probably 1,000 games in the last 15 years has only seen one brawl and that was an American Legion game (19 and under kids). Words get exchanged bu8t that is usually the limit of it. I’ve seen parents tossed from games for being complete …es more than players.</p>
<p>At the professional level though there is more at stake and guys will push the limits to try and gain an advantage. In baseball hitting is literally all about balance and if you can keep a batter off balance you can get him out. He is going to want to hold his ground and the pitcher is going to want to take it from him and your livlihood is on the line.</p>