My name is Adam, I live outside of chicago and subscribe to espn magazine. I just read the article about Brandon. I am so sorry. I too have a story. When I was about 10, I played little league baseball. I got hit in the mouth with a ball hit by an aluminum bat and it knocked out two of my (baby) teeth. Later on in the year I nailed a kid in the arm with a line drive. Nearly broke his arm. I've been afraid to hit with an aluminum bat ever since.
Once again I'm very sorry and want you to know that I'm on your side of this debate.
All apologies,
Adam