I happen to switch over the Cubs/Strohs game last night just as Almora hit that liner into the stands which struck the young girl.
Felt so badly for him and, of course, concerned about the girl.
It is time for us to stop being "old school" and sticking our heads in the sand about the realities of attending baseball games in 2019.
Put netting up down the baseline into the OF.
Freak things can still happen, this will not stop all risk, but it should cut back further on the risk, adding to the steps already taken.
Damn. Hope she is OK.
I can only imagine how he felt seeing it happen and being a father of young children....that is fucked up.
nets should be from foul pole to foul pole. and even some aren't high enough. it's crazy how fast balls can come into the stands. has to be horrible to see that when you hit the ball. totally understand Almora's reaction. hope that girl is ok.
I happen to switch over the Cubs/Strohs game last night just as Almora hit that liner into the stands which struck the young girl.
Felt so badly for him and, of course, concerned about the girl.
It is time for us to stop being "old school" and sticking our heads in the sand about the realities of attending baseball games in 2019.
Put netting up down the baseline into the OF.
Freak things can still happen, this will not stop all risk, but it should cut back further on the risk, adding to the steps already taken.
Damn. Hope she is OK.
I can only imagine how he felt seeing it happen and being a father of young children....that is fucked up.
Didn't you change your tune on this a bit? I feel like you didn't love the netting they already extended, but yeah, I agree. I got choked up reading and watching the video of Almora talking about that. I couldn't imagine being that father.
Bats splinter worse than they ever had, players are hitting the ball harder than they ever have. Just keep people safe.
I cannot imagine the thought process that goes through seeing a 4 year old girl getting drilled by a screaming line drive and saying "BUY MY VIEW!!!!211!!"
I cannot imagine the thought process that goes through seeing a 4 year old girl getting drilled by a screaming line drive and saying "BUY MY VIEW!!!!211!!"
I am in the original mindset that you don't/shouldn't bring a kid to anything that may be dangerous but hey, if people keep getting hurt then do it.
Went to a Minor league game here in NY and my nephew wanted to sit on the end. I had to go get him food so I left him there with my GF. I explained to her that it's not a good idea for him to be on the end. She asked why? I told her that if he is on the end you need to be paying 100% attention the whole time and make sure a ball doesn't come screaming at his head. You'll need to jump in front of it.
She replied for me to "hurry back" lol.
Question for the goup.
Where does the net stop?
I've seen some dead pull screamers get launched into the upperdecks. I've also seen them scream into the vending areas, the game I mentioned above I got a ball that smacked off a guys arm.
I cannot imagine the thought process that goes through seeing a 4 year old girl getting drilled by a screaming line drive and saying "BUY MY VIEW!!!!211!!"
I am in the original mindset that you don't/shouldn't bring a kid to anything that may be dangerous but hey, if people keep getting hurt then do it.
Went to a Minor league game here in NY and my nephew wanted to sit on the end. I had to go get him food so I left him there with my GF. I explained to her that it's not a good idea for him to be on the end. She asked why? I told her that if he is on the end you need to be paying 100% attention the whole time and make sure a ball doesn't come screaming at his head. You'll need to jump in front of it.
She replied for me to "hurry back" lol.
Question for the goup.
Where does the net stop?
I've seen some dead pull screamers get launched into the upperdecks. I've also seen them scream into the vending areas, the game I mentioned above I got a ball that smacked off a guys arm.
I don't think any of the people that have been actually hurt have been in the upper deck or common areas. PJ hawks said foul pole to foul pole, as did Kris Bryant. I don't see anything wrong with that.
I think you are being responsible, but I also don't think it is fair to assume that everyone has (or should be held responsible for holding )the same mind set. What about a family that goes to one game a year and get's good seats? They should be expected to know exactly what the most dangerous areas are?
I cannot imagine the thought process that goes through seeing a 4 year old girl getting drilled by a screaming line drive and saying "BUY MY VIEW!!!!211!!"
I am in the original mindset that you don't/shouldn't bring a kid to anything that may be dangerous but hey, if people keep getting hurt then do it.
Went to a Minor league game here in NY and my nephew wanted to sit on the end. I had to go get him food so I left him there with my GF. I explained to her that it's not a good idea for him to be on the end. She asked why? I told her that if he is on the end you need to be paying 100% attention the whole time and make sure a ball doesn't come screaming at his head. You'll need to jump in front of it.
She replied for me to "hurry back" lol.
Question for the goup.
Where does the net stop?
I've seen some dead pull screamers get launched into the upperdecks. I've also seen them scream into the vending areas, the game I mentioned above I got a ball that smacked off a guys arm.
There is always some risk...the lady that was killed at dodger stadium was in Loge section.
I think to the foul poles is a good next step.
I always sat between my nephew and the action...until he was a better ballplayer than I was and had his glove. (When we are down by the field) However...I do not let him not pay attention, which is tough and requires vigilance on my side.
the talking heads on MLB TV last night shared an opinion that I agree with....there are ways for grown people who are paying attention to get hurt, as well. Think of a screamer getting hit and the person stands up/moves at the last minute.
Anyway, I don't guess there is really a way to eliminate all risk but in light of what we have seen the past few years I think they took some good steps but can take some more, right away.
I agree with foul pole to foul pole. That should help with both line drive fouls and bats (whether broken or the batter just lets go). Honestly, I remember more of the bats flying into the stands and hurting people more than foul balls.
I cannot imagine the thought process that goes through seeing a 4 year old girl getting drilled by a screaming line drive and saying "BUY MY VIEW!!!!211!!"
I am in the original mindset that you don't/shouldn't bring a kid to anything that may be dangerous but hey, if people keep getting hurt then do it.
Went to a Minor league game here in NY and my nephew wanted to sit on the end. I had to go get him food so I left him there with my GF. I explained to her that it's not a good idea for him to be on the end. She asked why? I told her that if he is on the end you need to be paying 100% attention the whole time and make sure a ball doesn't come screaming at his head. You'll need to jump in front of it.
She replied for me to "hurry back" lol.
Question for the goup.
Where does the net stop?
I've seen some dead pull screamers get launched into the upperdecks. I've also seen them scream into the vending areas, the game I mentioned above I got a ball that smacked off a guys arm.
There is always some risk...the lady that was killed at dodger stadium was in Loge section.
I think to the foul poles is a good next step.
I always sat between my nephew and the action...until he was a better ballplayer than I was and had his glove. (When we are down by the field) However...I do not let him not pay attention, which is tough and requires vigilance on my side.
the talking heads on MLB TV last night shared an opinion that I agree with....there are ways for grown people who are paying attention to get hurt, as well. Think of a screamer getting hit and the person stands up/moves at the last minute.
Anyway, I don't guess there is really a way to eliminate all risk but in light of what we have seen the past few years I think they took some good steps but can take some more, right away.
HBO Real Sports did a story on this a few years ago. They had people behind a glass shield and even when they knew the ball was coming they couldn't react fast enough to get out of the way. watch below. it's really kind of scary.
I cannot imagine the thought process that goes through seeing a 4 year old girl getting drilled by a screaming line drive and saying "BUY MY VIEW!!!!211!!"
I am in the original mindset that you don't/shouldn't bring a kid to anything that may be dangerous but hey, if people keep getting hurt then do it.
Went to a Minor league game here in NY and my nephew wanted to sit on the end. I had to go get him food so I left him there with my GF. I explained to her that it's not a good idea for him to be on the end. She asked why? I told her that if he is on the end you need to be paying 100% attention the whole time and make sure a ball doesn't come screaming at his head. You'll need to jump in front of it.
She replied for me to "hurry back" lol.
Question for the goup.
Where does the net stop?
I've seen some dead pull screamers get launched into the upperdecks. I've also seen them scream into the vending areas, the game I mentioned above I got a ball that smacked off a guys arm.
There is always some risk...the lady that was killed at dodger stadium was in Loge section.
I think to the foul poles is a good next step.
I always sat between my nephew and the action...until he was a better ballplayer than I was and had his glove. (When we are down by the field) However...I do not let him not pay attention, which is tough and requires vigilance on my side.
the talking heads on MLB TV last night shared an opinion that I agree with....there are ways for grown people who are paying attention to get hurt, as well. Think of a screamer getting hit and the person stands up/moves at the last minute.
Anyway, I don't guess there is really a way to eliminate all risk but in light of what we have seen the past few years I think they took some good steps but can take some more, right away.
HBO Real Sports did a story on this a few years ago. They had people behind a glass shield and even when they knew the ball was coming they couldn't react fast enough to get out of the way. watch below. it's really kind of scary.
I cannot imagine the thought process that goes through seeing a 4 year old girl getting drilled by a screaming line drive and saying "BUY MY VIEW!!!!211!!"
I am in the original mindset that you don't/shouldn't bring a kid to anything that may be dangerous but hey, if people keep getting hurt then do it.
Went to a Minor league game here in NY and my nephew wanted to sit on the end. I had to go get him food so I left him there with my GF. I explained to her that it's not a good idea for him to be on the end. She asked why? I told her that if he is on the end you need to be paying 100% attention the whole time and make sure a ball doesn't come screaming at his head. You'll need to jump in front of it.
She replied for me to "hurry back" lol.
Question for the goup.
Where does the net stop?
I've seen some dead pull screamers get launched into the upperdecks. I've also seen them scream into the vending areas, the game I mentioned above I got a ball that smacked off a guys arm.
There is always some risk...the lady that was killed at dodger stadium was in Loge section.
I think to the foul poles is a good next step.
I always sat between my nephew and the action...until he was a better ballplayer than I was and had his glove. (When we are down by the field) However...I do not let him not pay attention, which is tough and requires vigilance on my side.
the talking heads on MLB TV last night shared an opinion that I agree with....there are ways for grown people who are paying attention to get hurt, as well. Think of a screamer getting hit and the person stands up/moves at the last minute.
Anyway, I don't guess there is really a way to eliminate all risk but in light of what we have seen the past few years I think they took some good steps but can take some more, right away.
HBO Real Sports did a story on this a few years ago. They had people behind a glass shield and even when they knew the ball was coming they couldn't react fast enough to get out of the way. watch below. it's really kind of scary.
I cannot imagine the thought process that goes through seeing a 4 year old girl getting drilled by a screaming line drive and saying "BUY MY VIEW!!!!211!!"
I am in the original mindset that you don't/shouldn't bring a kid to anything that may be dangerous but hey, if people keep getting hurt then do it.
Went to a Minor league game here in NY and my nephew wanted to sit on the end. I had to go get him food so I left him there with my GF. I explained to her that it's not a good idea for him to be on the end. She asked why? I told her that if he is on the end you need to be paying 100% attention the whole time and make sure a ball doesn't come screaming at his head. You'll need to jump in front of it.
She replied for me to "hurry back" lol.
Question for the goup.
Where does the net stop?
I've seen some dead pull screamers get launched into the upperdecks. I've also seen them scream into the vending areas, the game I mentioned above I got a ball that smacked off a guys arm.
There is always some risk...the lady that was killed at dodger stadium was in Loge section.
I think to the foul poles is a good next step.
I always sat between my nephew and the action...until he was a better ballplayer than I was and had his glove. (When we are down by the field) However...I do not let him not pay attention, which is tough and requires vigilance on my side.
the talking heads on MLB TV last night shared an opinion that I agree with....there are ways for grown people who are paying attention to get hurt, as well. Think of a screamer getting hit and the person stands up/moves at the last minute.
Anyway, I don't guess there is really a way to eliminate all risk but in light of what we have seen the past few years I think they took some good steps but can take some more, right away.
HBO Real Sports did a story on this a few years ago. They had people behind a glass shield and even when they knew the ball was coming they couldn't react fast enough to get out of the way. watch below. it's really kind of scary.
I cannot imagine the thought process that goes through seeing a 4 year old girl getting drilled by a screaming line drive and saying "BUY MY VIEW!!!!211!!"
I am in the original mindset that you don't/shouldn't bring a kid to anything that may be dangerous but hey, if people keep getting hurt then do it.
Went to a Minor league game here in NY and my nephew wanted to sit on the end. I had to go get him food so I left him there with my GF. I explained to her that it's not a good idea for him to be on the end. She asked why? I told her that if he is on the end you need to be paying 100% attention the whole time and make sure a ball doesn't come screaming at his head. You'll need to jump in front of it.
She replied for me to "hurry back" lol.
Question for the goup.
Where does the net stop?
I've seen some dead pull screamers get launched into the upperdecks. I've also seen them scream into the vending areas, the game I mentioned above I got a ball that smacked off a guys arm.
There is always some risk...the lady that was killed at dodger stadium was in Loge section.
I think to the foul poles is a good next step.
I always sat between my nephew and the action...until he was a better ballplayer than I was and had his glove. (When we are down by the field) However...I do not let him not pay attention, which is tough and requires vigilance on my side.
the talking heads on MLB TV last night shared an opinion that I agree with....there are ways for grown people who are paying attention to get hurt, as well. Think of a screamer getting hit and the person stands up/moves at the last minute.
Anyway, I don't guess there is really a way to eliminate all risk but in light of what we have seen the past few years I think they took some good steps but can take some more, right away.
HBO Real Sports did a story on this a few years ago. They had people behind a glass shield and even when they knew the ball was coming they couldn't react fast enough to get out of the way. watch below. it's really kind of scary.
haha i think that old woman had no clue where she was.
Either way, she's the best.
Was she awake?
That is crazy! (And that Real Sports piece is wild, as well.)
I saw a guy get hit right in the forehead, in Atlanta, sitting 2-3 rows behind the dugout.
He was talking to his wife and turned just as it hit him. An old bastard...and in about 10 seconds the swelling was scary. They helped him away, but he was able to walk. If that had hit him square in the face? Oh, it would have been so, so, ugly.
I cannot imagine the thought process that goes through seeing a 4 year old girl getting drilled by a screaming line drive and saying "BUY MY VIEW!!!!211!!"
I am in the original mindset that you don't/shouldn't bring a kid to anything that may be dangerous but hey, if people keep getting hurt then do it.
Went to a Minor league game here in NY and my nephew wanted to sit on the end. I had to go get him food so I left him there with my GF. I explained to her that it's not a good idea for him to be on the end. She asked why? I told her that if he is on the end you need to be paying 100% attention the whole time and make sure a ball doesn't come screaming at his head. You'll need to jump in front of it.
She replied for me to "hurry back" lol.
Question for the goup.
Where does the net stop?
I've seen some dead pull screamers get launched into the upperdecks. I've also seen them scream into the vending areas, the game I mentioned above I got a ball that smacked off a guys arm.
There is always some risk...the lady that was killed at dodger stadium was in Loge section.
I think to the foul poles is a good next step.
I always sat between my nephew and the action...until he was a better ballplayer than I was and had his glove. (When we are down by the field) However...I do not let him not pay attention, which is tough and requires vigilance on my side.
the talking heads on MLB TV last night shared an opinion that I agree with....there are ways for grown people who are paying attention to get hurt, as well. Think of a screamer getting hit and the person stands up/moves at the last minute.
Anyway, I don't guess there is really a way to eliminate all risk but in light of what we have seen the past few years I think they took some good steps but can take some more, right away.
HBO Real Sports did a story on this a few years ago. They had people behind a glass shield and even when they knew the ball was coming they couldn't react fast enough to get out of the way. watch below. it's really kind of scary.
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
To keep you from suspense I took the obvious egregious stat out for you all to ponder on.
At the plate, he’s raking. Hitting .311 while totaling over twice as many hits as strikeouts (65:31) and 34 RBIs, he has been a machine in manager Aaron Boone‘s lineup. Meanwhile, he owns career highs in average exit velocity (91.5 percent), barrel percentage (5.5), and hard-hit percentage (47.5).
If those 3 things start adding up to bigger paydays come contract negotiations or recommendations for HOF admittance I would love to know...
To keep you from suspense I took the obvious egregious stat out for you all to ponder on.
At the plate, he’s raking. Hitting .311 while totaling over twice as many hits as strikeouts (65:31) and 34 RBIs, he has been a machine in manager Aaron Boone‘s lineup. Meanwhile, he owns career highs in average exit velocity (91.5 percent), barrel percentage (5.5), and hard-hit percentage (47.5).
If those 3 things start adding up to bigger paydays come contract negotiations or recommendations for HOF admittance I would love to know...
Stupid ass stats...
I don't think those things play into awards, but I think those stats are a big reason the Yankees signed him and it looks like they told them the correct things, although it is obviously early.
To keep you from suspense I took the obvious egregious stat out for you all to ponder on.
At the plate, he’s raking. Hitting .311 while totaling over twice as many hits as strikeouts (65:31) and 34 RBIs, he has been a machine in manager Aaron Boone‘s lineup. Meanwhile, he owns career highs in average exit velocity (91.5 percent), barrel percentage (5.5), and hard-hit percentage (47.5).
If those 3 things start adding up to bigger paydays come contract negotiations or recommendations for HOF admittance I would love to know...
Stupid ass stats...
I don't think those things play into awards, but I think those stats are a big reason the Yankees signed him and it looks like they told them the correct things, although it is obviously early.
I'm sorry but "exit velocity" and the like doesn't mean anything if you don't "hit the ball where they ain't..." If the ball leaves the stadium at 75mph it is still a Homerun. No extra bonus points are given for a harder hit ball. You only need a certain number of feet to get it over the wall.
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Went to a Minor league game here in NY and my nephew wanted to sit on the end. I had to go get him food so I left him there with my GF. I explained to her that it's not a good idea for him to be on the end. She asked why? I told her that if he is on the end you need to be paying 100% attention the whole time and make sure a ball doesn't come screaming at his head. You'll need to jump in front of it.
She replied for me to "hurry back" lol.
Question for the goup.
Where does the net stop?
I've seen some dead pull screamers get launched into the upperdecks. I've also seen them scream into the vending areas, the game I mentioned above I got a ball that smacked off a guys arm.
I think you are being responsible, but I also don't think it is fair to assume that everyone has (or should be held responsible for holding )the same mind set. What about a family that goes to one game a year and get's good seats? They should be expected to know exactly what the most dangerous areas are?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miiahEyxSTI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nsh-tF7Gz0
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Foul pole seems kinda crazy.
Is there resistance to something along the lines of shatterproof glass?
Past that ”no time to react zone”, I’d like the responsibility to fall on the fans, but I know that ship has sailed.
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
So funny.
Trout should be a backup this year, not a starter.
I'm going Meadows, Brantley and Mancini.
Mancini is doing great for a crap team so he has my vote.
SooChoo is a nice surprise too.
http://www.baseballessential.com/news/2019/06/04/dj-lemahieu-has-been-highway-robbery-for-the-new-york-yankees/
To keep you from suspense I took the obvious egregious stat out for you all to ponder on.
At the plate, he’s raking. Hitting .311 while totaling over twice as many hits as strikeouts (65:31) and 34 RBIs, he has been a machine in manager Aaron Boone‘s lineup. Meanwhile, he owns career highs in average exit velocity (91.5 percent), barrel percentage (5.5), and hard-hit percentage (47.5).
If those 3 things start adding up to bigger paydays come contract negotiations or recommendations for HOF admittance I would love to know...
Stupid ass stats...
Some "unwritten laws" are just dumb.
When a bunt is outlawed from baseball I'll take issue with this, until then, tough.
I was being facetious about awards too.
#StupidAssStats