The present invention relates to a protective device for the chest for use in athletic activities such as baseball, softball and hockey. The present invention provides a protective body or plate for the center of the chest and includes a first lobe which extends vertically along the mid portion of the sternum, second and third lobes which respectively extends along the right and left lower portion of the rib cage adjacent to the sternum, and a fourth lobe which extends downward over the solar plexus of the user. The protective plate is also provided with a domed profile which assists in maintaining the proper positioning of the plate and in absorbing and dissipating impact energy.
