Fan hit by foul ball

[trask7]

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

[mcnail]

ugh, heart-wrenching. all for full netting if they decide to go that way.

[CoolG]

Was watching it live on TV
Just terrible and hope for best for the young girl
Almora was so distraught and broke down in tears.
He’s a very classy young man.

[chuckerrrr]

Did not see it but hate reading this especially as a father of two toddlers. The other week I was at Round Rock Express (Astros) Minor League team and was sitting on 3rd base area with my wife and lil ones. Whenever a lefty came in to bat (Alvarez, Tucker) I got to admit I was a little nervous. Sometimes on those late swings when they slice it. Anyhow really hope the girl is ok.


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[bloodwings19]

No one was man enough to protect the girl that is the fault. If they want to put netting along the lines, they might as well put netting in the outfield for home runs. When I was young going to games there was always warning about being attentive of balls. Sad a little girl didn't know what happen because there were no men to protect her.

[coachnip13]

Originally Posted by bloodwings19

No one was man enough to protect the girl that is the fault. If they want to put netting along the lines, they might as well put netting in the outfield for home runs. When I was young going to games there was always warning about being attentive of balls. Sad a little girl didn't know what happen because there were no men to protect her.

Lame, but we knew this crap was coming.

[trask7]

Originally Posted by bloodwings19

No one was man enough to protect the girl that is the fault. If they want to put netting along the lines, they might as well put netting in the outfield for home runs. When I was young going to games there was always warning about being attentive of balls. Sad a little girl didn't know what happen because there were no men to protect her.

They will put up netting to help everyone. That is a unique approach to blame a man for not protecting her. 90mph and 1.5 second it hit her, I guess it would have taken a MLB man to save her.

Anyone taking a stance on keep the nets down has lost touch with reality. The game is faster and more dangerous.

[jbrown36836]

Originally Posted by trask7

They will put up netting to help everyone. That is a unique approach to blame a man for not protecting her. 90mph and 1.5 second it hit her, I guess it would have taken a MLB man to save her.

Anyone taking a stance on keep the nets down has lost touch with reality. The game is faster and more dangerous.

When the "extend the netting" talk first started, I admit I was pretty against it. But too many people are getting hit, and it really doesn't hinder viewing for the fans (my main point of contention in the first place). Seeing this little girl get hit just shows that it's necessary. Hope she's ok

[PDCCollectibles]

Originally Posted by coachnip13

Lame, but we knew this crap was coming.

There is always one in every crowd....

[Hollywood42]

Come on... Even if your first sentence was true, the ball is hit so much harder and seats are so much closer than they typically were 20, 30, 40 years ago. I've sat close before and have had a near miss or two with screaming foul balls that I could have done absolutely nothing about, even while focusing entirely on the game

Looking forward to the inevitable "but I can't see with the netting" complaints next. Actually, most people's eyes completely filter the net out after a few minutes. And even if you actually are the rare exception- suck it up. The things protect the fans. Deal with it so we don't have to hear news like this

Originally Posted by bloodwings19

No one was man enough to protect the girl that is the fault. If they want to put netting along the lines, they might as well put netting in the outfield for home runs. When I was young going to games there was always warning about being attentive of balls. Sad a little girl didn't know what happen because there were no men to protect her.

[ucLAkers]

Originally Posted by bloodwings19

No one was man enough to protect the girl that is the fault. If they want to put netting along the lines, they might as well put netting in the outfield for home runs. When I was young going to games there was always warning about being attentive of balls. Sad a little girl didn't know what happen because there were no men to protect her.

.....yea ok....

[Eckstein197]

Any update on the little girl??

[AnthonyCorona]

Originally Posted by Hollywood42

Come on... Even if your first sentence was true, the ball is hit so much harder and seats are so much closer than they typically were 20, 30, 40 years ago. I've sat close before and have had a near miss or two with screaming foul balls that I could have done absolutely nothing about, even while focusing entirely on the game



Looking forward to the inevitable "but I can't see with the netting" complaints next. Actually, most people's eyes completely filter the net out after a few minutes. And even if you actually are the rare exception- suck it up. The things protect the fans. Deal with it so we don't have to hear news like this

I go to A ball games and I’ve been glad for the netting a few times. Despite what some people think, there is almost no time to react. My local team put nets up after the lady got hit with a bat in Boston, it was very distracting for about 1 minute, now I don’t even notice it


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[jhssketchcards]

I was watching the game myself on TV and it got me. As a dad of 6 kids I understood where Almora was coming from and I not only hurt for the girl and her family but also Albert. What an emotional reminder that life can change very quickly.
As far as the netting goes, I agree that it’s dangerous and safety measures will need to be looked at more. One thing that has changed more than the game speed, is distractions. Fans are distracted more than ever. When I was a kid we went to Series in Houston (2-4 game series). My favorite thing to do was keep score in my program, and still do. I watched EVERY pitch. So did my family. Occasionally we would talk but it was between pitches or innings. We understood it was dangerous and we respected the fact a ball could come at us. When my wife and I took our youngest to MMP a few years ago for his first game we sat 1B side behind the dugout, and I watched EVERY pitch. I sat on his and my wife’s left in case anything came near us. I also would not allow him to bring in his iPod and I wouldn’t check my phone unless it was a break in the game. Bottom line is fans are distracted more than they used to be. Posting on Facebook, Instagram and boredom cause people to check their devices constantly. It’s the same reason texting and driving has become a crime. To me it’s always sad when anyone gets hurt at a game, and yes the speed of the ball may be faster, but we have to admit there are more people distracted
At games than ever before. Maybe ballparks can implement a. No cell phone/device rule along the lower levels for added protection. Security can warn them once and if they continue to do it they are removed for safety. Parks can use security cameras and game cameras to spot offenders.
I personally think if you removed the distractions of phones and devices you’d possibly help reduce the number of people injured by foul balls.



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[base set]

Correct me if I am wrong, but wouldn’t this foul ball / netting combo have worked out differently in different parks right now?

[glassnickels]

Originally Posted by jhssketchcards

I was watching the game myself on TV and it got me. As a dad of 6 kids I understood where Almora was coming from and I not only hurt for the girl and her family but also Albert. What an emotional reminder that life can change very quickly.
As far as the netting goes, I agree that it’s dangerous and safety measures will need to be looked at more. One thing that has changed more than the game speed, is distractions. Fans are distracted more than ever. When I was a kid we went to Series in Houston (2-4 game series). My favorite thing to do was keep score in my program, and still do. I watched EVERY pitch. So did my family. Occasionally we would talk but it was between pitches or innings. We understood it was dangerous and we respected the fact a ball could come at us. When my wife and I took our youngest to MMP a few years ago for his first game we sat 1B side behind the dugout, and I watched EVERY pitch. I sat on his and my wife’s left in case anything came near us. I also would not allow him to bring in his iPod and I wouldn’t check my phone unless it was a break in the game. Bottom line is fans are distracted more than they used to be. Posting on Facebook, Instagram and boredom cause people to check their devices constantly. It’s the same reason texting and driving has become a crime. To me it’s always sad when anyone gets hurt at a game, and yes the speed of the ball may be faster, but we have to admit there are more people distracted
At games than ever before. Maybe ballparks can implement a. No cell phone/device rule along the lower levels for added protection. Security can warn them once and if they continue to do it they are removed for safety. Parks can use security cameras and game cameras to spot offenders.
I personally think if you removed the distractions of phones and devices you’d possibly help reduce the number of people injured by foul balls.



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There wouldn't be anyone at games then. Separating people from their phones is impossible.

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[Eckstein197]

Originally Posted by glassnickels

There wouldn't be anyone at games then. Separating people from their phones is impossible.

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This 100%. Separating people from their phones will destroy MLB attendance

[jhssketchcards]

Originally Posted by glassnickels

There wouldn't be anyone at games then. Separating people from their phones is impossible.

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Well you wouldn’t have a lot of people go to games either because putting nets all around the park would eliminate autographs and fan interactions with players as much as it happens now. Movie theaters do it BTW, and I’m sure people still go to those.m so your argument is weak and untrue. If people can’t go somewhere for an couple of hours and not use their phone then they need help. If I can drive 3 hours to Houston without checking my phone unless I’m stopped and out of the vehicle, then people can sit at a game for 3 hours and not check their phone except for given opportunities to do it.


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[glassnickels]

I agree it's sad, but I go to like 50 games a year and 50% of people are taking photos/ video most of the game. It's just the way it is in our Instagram Facebook nation. Movies are a different experience, and honestly every movie I've been to recently most people are texting through it as well. I don't get it, but for a sport trying to lure younger fans, telling them they can't live tweet the game will be a dealbreaker.

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[packman80]

Nothing you can do with those rocket shots of the bat. Several years back I was at a Brewers game on third base side past the dugouts in the outfield area. I was talking to someone with head turned when I hear crack of bat turn and see ball coming straight for my head. Had a guy next to me not tried catching it and had it deflect off his hand I would have got hit direct in head by it as it was so close to me at that point I could not have moved my head or got hands up in time to deflect it. Yeah you got to keep heads up but these balls can move so fast that you might only have a couple seconds to react.

[Peties Army]

Originally Posted by jhssketchcards

Well you wouldn’t have a lot of people go to games either because putting nets all around the park would eliminate autographs and fan interactions with players as much as it happens now. Movie theaters do it BTW, and I’m sure people still go to those.m so your argument is weak and untrue. If people can’t go somewhere for an couple of hours and not use their phone then they need help. If I can drive 3 hours to Houston without checking my phone unless I’m stopped and out of the vehicle, then people can sit at a game for 3 hours and not check their phone except for given opportunities to do it.


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People aren’t giving up their phones.

And wby is this even being brought up? She wasn’t hurt cause no one was paying attention she was hurt cause a ball hit north of 90 mph hit her.

[Scottish Punk]

Originally Posted by jhssketchcards

Well you wouldn’t have a lot of people go to games either because putting nets all around the park would eliminate autographs and fan interactions with players as much as it happens now. Movie theaters do it BTW, and I’m sure people still go to those.m so your argument is weak and untrue. If people can’t go somewhere for an couple of hours and not use their phone then they need help. If I can drive 3 hours to Houston without checking my phone unless I’m stopped and out of the vehicle, then people can sit at a game for 3 hours and not check their phone except for given opportunities to do it.


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No phones is a no go. Movie theater is a bad analogy, it is dark and you are constantly watching something. There is a ton of downtime in baseball. Also, when gambling becomes a main stream thing, MLB will be encouraging the use of gambling apps during the game.

Real Sports (HBO) did a piece on this. They took some fans would thought the nets were bad and that people should just pay attention. Set up seats behind a plexiglass with a baseball gun mimicking a line drive. Even when fans were told ahead of time, their reaction was often late. If they were looking down at a phone or talking to the person next to them, they were always late.

[jhssketchcards]

Originally Posted by Peties Army

People aren’t giving up their phones.



And wby is this even being brought up? She wasn’t hurt cause no one was paying attention she was hurt cause a ball hit north of 90 mph hit her.

Before you try to talk me down re read my post. I didn’t say she was hit because she was distracted. My point is fans are more distracted.
What happened to her was an accident and a terrible one. The point fans are distracted more than ever is true. That should be addressed as much as netting and barriers


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[RandyC]

Originally Posted by bloodwings19

No one was man enough to protect the girl that is the fault. If they want to put netting along the lines, they might as well put netting in the outfield for home runs. When I was young going to games there was always warning about being attentive of balls. Sad a little girl didn't know what happen because there were no men to protect her.

What a moronic statement, but I'm not surprised.

[chezball]