Shock Doctor Releases Protective Gear For Baseball Players

 
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Shock Doctor®, the authentic market leader and creators of innovative, performance-driven sports protection, is proud to announce a newly expanded line of protective gear specifically designed for baseball players of all ages and skill levels, from kids ages 8 plus to professional players. The Shock Doctor Baseball collection is available at major sporting retailers nationwide, in addition to the Shock Doctor website www.shockdoctor.com.
 
“Our 2012 baseball lineup is the culmination of our dedication to performance and protection and meeting the needs of baseball players everywhere,” said Jay Turkbas, Shock Doctor Senior Vice President of Product Development and Marketing. “As the skills and performance of athletes at all levels advance, it is more important than ever for Shock Doctor to provide advanced safety products for the player. “
 
“Shock Doctor has created an amazing new lineup of baseball gear; by doing so they’ve shown their commitment to helping baseball players perform better and stay protected,” said Carlos Santana, catcher for the Cleveland Indians and member of Team Shock Doctor. The Shock Doctor Velocity Shockskin 4-inch Wrist Band Guards, Ultra Catcher’s Sliding Short with Ultra X-Fit Cup Pocket, a custom mouthguard, and Velocity Motion 360 shirt will make their debut in Major League Baseball on Santana.
 
In addition to Mouthguards, Performance Sports Therapy, Cups and Supporters, and Ultra and Core compression shorts, the NEW 2012 baseball lineup of protective and performance products includes:

Shirts:
·         NEW – Velocity Shockskin Baseball Youth Sleeveless Shirt; $49.99 – Featuring integrated dual density Shockskin foam padding secured by high frequency seams, positioned on the chest to provide protection against a ball to the chest, a growing concern among youth baseball players and parents. Other integrated technologies like Pure-Vent and Airflow help keep the athlete cool, while integrated Motion 360 technology utilizes four-way stretch mesh to provide an unrestricted range of motion.
 
·         NEW – Velocity Motion 360 Short Sleeve Shirt; $44.99  – Motion 360 utilizes four-way stretch fabrics for unrestricted range of motion and targeted compression fit; Airflow incorporates four-way stretch mesh zones to maximize breathability to keep you cool and dry; Constructed with anti-microbial stretch fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin to keep you cool and comfortable
 
Shorts:
·         NEW  – Ultra Sliding Short with Ultra X-Fit Cup Pocket; $49.99 – These shorts provide an exclusive X-Fit Cup Retention System to help secure the cup in a more natural position for a better fit and wider range of motion. Integrated hip pads secured by high frequency seams in the sliding zone help protect the athlete while sliding.
 
·         NEW  – Ultra Catcher’s Sliding Short with Ultra X-Fit Cup Pocket; $49.99 – With all the features of the Ultra Sliding short, these also feature patented inner thigh pads to protect the inner thighs specifically for catchers.
 
·         NEW  –  Ultra Double Compression Short with Ultra Carbon Flex Cup; $44.99 – Another Ultra model, the Ultra Double Compression Short with Ultra Carbon Flex Cup, utilizes the same Ultra X-Fit Cup Retention System as the sliding shorts while providing Double Layer Thigh Compression for extra compression and protection.
 
·         NEW – Velocity Motion 360 Baselayer Short; $44.99 – Motion 360 utilizes four-way stretch fabrics for unrestricted range of motion and targeted compression fit; Airflow incorporates four-way stretch mesh zones to maximize breathability to keep you cool and dry; External X-Fit System integrates wraparound X-Fit™ compression for increased comfort and performance; Constructed with anti-microbial stretch fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin to keep you cool and comfortable
 
Impact Gear:
·         NEW – Velocity Shockskin 4-Inch Wrist Band Guards; $29.99 (pair) – Utilizing the same Shockskin  technology as the youth shirt, the wrist guards provide unobtrusive, yet protective fielding and batting protection to players.
 
Shock Doctor Softball line includes:
·         Women’s Ultra Slider Short with Pelvic Protector Pocket; $39.99
·         Women’s Double Compression Short with Pelvic Protector Pocket; $24.99
·         Pelvic Protector; $8.99; For Women
 
More About Shock Doctor Adding Cleveland Indians Catcher Carlos Santana To Shock Doctor Team Shock Doctor recently announced a multi-year partnership with top Major League Baseball catcher, Carlos Santana of the Cleveland Indians. (To read the announcement: http://tomediaco.blogspot.com/2012/02/mlb-catcher-carlos-santana-joins-team.html)  Shock Doctor is looking to Santana to serve as a product development advisor, giving detailed input from a professional player’s perspective for the company’s baseball protection products while also serving as a representative for the brand both on and off the field. Santana joins Jack Johnson, NHL Defenseman for Columbus Blue Jackets; NFL Receiver, Percy Harvin for Minnesota Vikings; Ryan Matthews, NFL Running Back for San Diego Chargers; Nick Leddy, NHL Defenseman for Chicago Blackhawks; UFC Fighter Ben Rothwell; UFC Fighter Duane Ludwig; and AFL Midfielder for Collingwood, Luke Ball on Team Shock Doctor, the company’s elite group of professional athletes, who serve as brand ambassadors and utilize Shock Doctor protection and performance gear.