I have worked as an umpire for years at the high school, American Legion, and college level. The equipment you wear does a great job of protecting you, but it’s not full-proof. I’ve had a few kids let one get by and have paid the price. However, when I was behind the plate it was probably some kid on the mound who topped out at around 60mph on a good day.

MLB Umpire Kerwin Danley’s jaw was the backstop for a 96mph pitch from Brad Penny.

Plate umpire Kerwin Danley was carried off the field in the fourth inning after a pitch from Dodgers right-hander Brad Penny knocked the crew chief to the ground.

The game was stopped for 18 minutes while Danley was put into an ambulance and driven out through the center-field gate. The crowd of 50,469 applauded as Danley was placed into the ambulance.

Here’s a video of the incident.

The good news?

Dodgers spokesman Josh Rawitch said Danley lost consciousness briefly, but was conscious, coherent and breathing when he was placed into the ambulance. Dodgers medical personnel accompanied him to Good Samaritan Hospital, where officials said Sunday that Danley was treated in the emergency room and released.