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pjhawks · May 2019

F Me In The Brain said:

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.

mfc2006 · May 2019

HesCalledDyer said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Cliffy6745 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

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'm leaning more towards this now too.

Nets should be there...

Same.

Same here.

Cliffy6745 · May 2019

Yeah, minds can be changed when kids are getting hurt. I am in agreement with everyone.

Cliffy6745 · May 2019

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!!"

tempo_n_groove · May 2019

Cliffy6745 said:

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.

Cliffy6745 · May 2019

tempo_n_groove said:

Cliffy6745 said:

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?

F Me In The Brain · May 2019

tempo_n_groove said:

Cliffy6745 said:

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.

Poncier · May 2019

Foul pole to foul pole should eliminate the most severe risks. I think that's a reasonable way to go.

markymark550 · May 2019

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.

pjhawks · May 2019

F Me In The Brain said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Cliffy6745 said:

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miiahEyxSTI

Cliffy6745 · May 2019

pjhawks said:

F Me In The Brain said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Cliffy6745 said:

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miiahEyxSTI

Or sometimes they just don't care to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nsh-tF7Gz0

pjhawks · May 2019

Cliffy6745 said:

pjhawks said:

F Me In The Brain said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Cliffy6745 said:

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miiahEyxSTI

Or sometimes they just don't care to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nsh-tF7Gz0

haha i think that old woman had no clue where she was.

Cliffy6745 · May 2019

pjhawks said:

Cliffy6745 said:

pjhawks said:

F Me In The Brain said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Cliffy6745 said:

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miiahEyxSTI

Or sometimes they just don't care to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nsh-tF7Gz0

haha i think that old woman had no clue where she was.

Either way, she's the best.

F Me In The Brain · May 2019

Cliffy6745 said:

pjhawks said:

Cliffy6745 said:

pjhawks said:

F Me In The Brain said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Cliffy6745 said:

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miiahEyxSTI

Or sometimes they just don't care to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nsh-tF7Gz0

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.

mfc2006 · May 2019

Poncier said:

Foul pole to foul pole should eliminate the most severe risks. I think that's a reasonable way to go.

I agree.

tempo_n_groove · May 2019

pjhawks said:

F Me In The Brain said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Cliffy6745 said:

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miiahEyxSTI

I know I'm splitting hairs perhaps but aren't they only like 70 feet away there?

DewieCox · May 2019

How far do they go now? Dugouts?

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.