I am interested in battlegrounds once again as the new bg systems are coming into effect.

I want to play a hunter mainly for battlegrounds when cataclysm hits. My only problem is that it seems pointless to pvp a ton to get pvp gear if the pve gear will in fact yield better results because hunters focus is to NOT get hit through traps/deterrence/disengage/scatter/wyvern/pet snares/concussion shot.

So is pve gear as a hunter pvping truly better than pvp gear? (in rated battlegrounds when cata hits)

If i want the rewards of pvping to be beneficial should i roll a plate or healer instead?