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1. NHL Hockey

   A few years ago a father was taking his young daughter to her first NHL game. The puck managed to strike her in the head, despite the fact that the rink was surrounded by a Plexiglas shield. This puck strike killed the girl. I suppose no matter the precautions that we try to take, accidents will occur.

   7 months, 1 week ago In response to Foul Ball

2. Safety Equipment

   Interestingly, the catcher and plate umpire wear padding and masks, the batter and the player in the on deck circle do not. They are expected to pay attention. Last year Juan Encarnacion got hit in the face by a foul ball while in the on deck circle....he may never play again due to the injury to his eye. While not very common, this is considered part of the game. As a fan who loves the game, on days when I don't want to worry about foul balls, or thrown bats, I'll sit behind the screen or in the upper deck. But if I choose to sit behind the dugout, I bring a glove, and don't take my eye off the ball.

   7 months, 1 week ago In response to Foul Ball

3. Picking the right seats

   It amazes me how many people sit close to the action, and don't pay attention to the game. When sitting close up, you cannot take your eye off the ball, and you can't turn your back on the field except in-between innings. People who want to mitigate this risk can sit in the outfield or the upper deck. Its scary when I see a young mother holding a baby, sitting behind the dugout, and talking to her friend sitting behind her with a player up at bat.

   7 months, 2 weeks ago In response to Foul Ball

Define what responsibility means to you.