With the pandemic in play, I wondered what they do with all those baseballs…especially since players have nobody in the stands to throw (unless you consider a Patrick Mahomes cardboard cut out an option) inning ending balls to.
In order to be alert for foul balls, it helps to know the most dangerous locations for foul balls to land. Enter FiveThirtyEight. The site analyzed the most dangerous ballpark locations to define where fans need to be most alert. According to the analysis, Camden Yards and PNC Park average the most foul balls per […]
In recent news from the Yankees (outside of their free agency signings and announcing Aaron Boone as their new manager), the team is also looking to keep fans safer next season. The Yankees are extending protective netting near the field after a 1-year-old girl was hit with a foul ball last season. Fans should have […]
You truly do need to be alert for foul balls when playing the Reds. Joey Votto, or the Dennis Rodman of MLB, is a weird cat that does whatever Votto wants to do. Witness as he takes routine foul ball and launches it upward at Wrigley. Much to the dismay of @lovablewinners The Official Site of Major […]
Another stellar example of a ball girl on the alert for foul balls There weren’t a ton of highlights in Tuesday’s game between the lousy Padres and free-falling Twins, but at least FS1 had one memorable moment to show for putting this game on for a national audience.That it came courtesy of the Padres ball […]
In addition to always being alert for foul balls, there are ways to put yourself in position to catch a foul ball at your next MLB game. This USA Today article covers the methods in detail. But fans can attend hundreds of games and not come close to a ball. Want to improve your chances? Take some advice from […]
