There was a case in New Jersey this week where a 16 year old catcher died from commotio cordis. He was at baseball practice and was struck in the chest by a ball, causing SCD. This case is important due to three factors. One, the player was wearing a chest protector, which obviously didn't absorb the energy of the ball. Second, the accident took place in a school gym, not out on a baseball diamond. There was no mention of an AED being used and apparently the family is questioning whether one was available at the gym. Third, NJ legislators introduced a bill in 2008 that would require all public schools, recreation facilities and youth camps to have an AED. The bill has not been adopted, but it is time to get it passed as at least one life potentially would have been saved.