1. I would say so, considering Suzuki has literally never been removed from a game due to injury. 2. I think it has to be wrong/too close positioning. Adam Jones has a big swing but he doesn't hit every catcher in the head 3 times per PA like he did to Pinto. I assume the same is true about this other guy who knocked him. As a guess, perhaps Pinto cheats closer to the plate to aid in blocking pitches since that seems to have been a persistent area of struggle.
He just seemed to be settling into a groove too. Hopefully he doesn't miss a start or... no... he wouldn't lose his spot to Nolasco over this? Nope nope nope nope...