Catcher chest protectors are protective pads worn by sportspersons such as baseball catchers and sports umpires to protect their torso from injuries. Professional and semi-professional baseball catchers habitually wear chest protectors. However, the protective gear can also be used by softball, cricket and hockey players to protect themselves from the impact of a ball. Apart from shielding a player from the physical injuries related to ball impact, the catcher chest protectors are aimed at protecting sportspersons from a rare and sudden heart condition known as commotio cordis. Commotio cordis, also sometimes designated as a cardiac concussion is a type of ventricular fibrillation, and is the second leading cause of cardiovascular death for children and adolescents who play sports. Commotio Cordis is seen mostly in athletes between the ages of 8 and 18 who are partaking in sports with projectiles such as baseballs, lacrosse balls or hockey pucks. The risks decrease as athlete s age and their rib cage and surrounding muscles get stronger and tougher.
Sports endorsements and presence of a high unmet need are set to drive the market.

The global Catcher Chest Protectors market was valued at US$ XX million in 2019 and is expected to reach US$ XX million by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of XX% during 2021-2026.
This report focuses on Catcher Chest Protectors volume and value at the global level, regional level and company level. From a global perspective, this report represents overall Catcher Chest Protectors market size by analysing historical data and future prospect. Regionally, this report focuses on several key regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa.

Global Catcher Chest Protectors Market: Segment Analysis
The research report includes specific segments by region (country), by company, by Type and by Application. This study provides information about the sales and revenue during the historic and forecasted period of 2016 to 2027. Understanding the segments helps in identifying the importance of different factors that aid the market growth.

Segment by Type
Hard Shell
Soft Shell

Segment by Application
Supermarket
Hypermarket
E-commerce
Retailers

By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
U.A.E

By Company
Unequal Technologies
All-Star Sporting Goods
EvoShield
Rawlings Sporting Goods
Wilson Sporting Goods
Easton Sports
Mizuno