Safety at the Ballpark

[clydepepper]

Until I got to read this article, I didn't realize that a fan actually died after being hit by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium just last year...I sure don't recall seeing a reaction that should have come from such a tragic event.

Maybe now?

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/2...tting-too-late

[silvor]

I didn't hear about the death last year.

Tragic. That said - foul pole to foul pole? I guess. Eh. How about the outfiled? CJ Cron has been hitting line shots clearing the outfield fence by just a few feet for home runs.

[Copa7]

While I feel terrible that anyone gets hurt at the parks, it's always, always been "at your own risk" to attend sporting events. The disclaimer used to be on the back of the tickets.

It is the attendees responsibility to be vigilant. And bringing a minor to these events is an adult decision.

So even if they put netting all the way around, will that stop falls from the steps, escalator or parking lot ?

Reasonable safety measures and no more. If you don't want the action of live sporting events, stay at home.

[clydepepper]

That's pretty cold, Chuck.

What happened to wanting to just relax and take in a ballgame...

without having to worry about anything...

much less your own personal safety.


REMEMBER, it took this particular event for MOST to us to even be aware of someone who was actually KILLED by a foul ball last year!

THAT is the bigger issue here...our overall callousness!

We should ALL be ashamed of that!
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[nolemmings]

Sorry Raymond, I agree with Chuck.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Sorry Raymond, I agree with Chuck.

+1 I actually laugh when I see people get hit with the ball.

[Mark17]

I agree with Chuck.

After they put nets from foul pole to foul pole, are they then going to net above the entire lower deck? I remember Dave Kingman hitting a popup so high it got lost inside an air vent in the Minnesota Metrodome. Had that ball been lofted over the lower deck, considering how high it was, it could have fallen on a fan and hurt them badly.

What would make more sense would be for the stadiums to rent helmets equipped with faceguards to fans who might want one. Charge nothing, but request a refundable $5 to discourage theft, and offer them in all sizes. That way parents could put them on their kids if they choose, and let the rest of us watch the game unobstructed, taking our chances.