It is stupid (and negligent) that MLB lets little kids be on the field during HR derby. A kid like that has no idea how to judge the speed of a ball hit by a major leaguer.
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I would imagine they are all related to players or managers.
I agree - I think it was Pujols who almost killed a kid and Dusty or Joe were on caught on air "yelling" a warning to the little kid. If I am not mistaken - which it was hard to tell because he hit the ball so hard the camera had a hard time keeping up with the ball - the linedrive bounced through the kid's legs.
Some of those kids look like they are in the early stages of Little League.
Let GOOD high school players out there to do that. They can pay attention and probably be athletic enough to get out of the way of the ones that are crushed.
Some of those kids look like they are in the early stages of Little League.
Let GOOD high school players out there to do that. They can pay attention and probably be athletic enough to get out of the way of the ones that are crushed.
I believe those kids are the kids that won the Pitch, Hit and Run Team Championship. My 8 year old made it all the way to play in SF (in June) to try and earn one of those spots. Scary thing is that he would have been hurt with those hits from the big guys. He has enough trouble catching them from Dad in practice. As a matter of fact, I think only my oldest could handle that. I know that 7 year olds can compete. Heck, even my 6 year old made it to sectionals (although I'd trust him more than the 8 yo 
I hope this never happens but let's say a little kid is looking into the stands and a line drive hits him or her in the head. They will be seriously hurt - what would be the legal ramifications of this?
It depends...was the supposed ball that hit the supposed kid in the side of his supposed head hit by a supposed batter utilizing a rotational or linear swing?
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....And should those BP pitchers train with weighted baseballs or not?
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....And should those BP pitchers train with weighted baseballs or not?
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Of course there have been other instances where amateurs on the field may have been harmed by objects flying at them...
quote:Originally posted by coach2709:
...the linedrive bounced through the kid's legs.
Coach I saw that! Wasn't the kid turned the other way? If that thing was about 2-3' higher.....
I noticed the kids getting out of the way of catchable fly balls. Possibly they were instructed to get out of the way and not attempt to catch balls and just retrieve them safely on the ground.
I did see the kid that almost got hit. He wasn't paying attention.
What amazes me is that more peaple are not hurt when they jerk a laser foul into the stands.
I did see the kid that almost got hit. He wasn't paying attention.
What amazes me is that more peaple are not hurt when they jerk a laser foul into the stands.
Dangers abound aplenty at the ol' ballpark Tripledad...and that's why you'll never see me without my trusty KagePro Gloves!
They can make it a bit more challenging for the kids on the field dodging balls by having the players use Metal bats during HR derby 
baseball is not for the faint-hearted at any level...
but what is even more problematic is the blonds at the ballpark engrossed in bimbo talk totally oblivious to events on the field getting hit by one of those line drives...then the ambulance chasers treating them as cause-celebs.
what a country...!
but what is even more problematic is the blonds at the ballpark engrossed in bimbo talk totally oblivious to events on the field getting hit by one of those line drives...then the ambulance chasers treating them as cause-celebs.
what a country...!
YES, WHAT A COUNTRY!
Ilove this country.
quote:Originally posted by BBkaze:
baseball is not for the faint-hearted at any level...
but what is even more problematic is the blonds at the ballpark engrossed in bimbo talk totally oblivious to events on the field getting hit by one of those line drives...then the ambulance chasers treating them as cause-celebs.
what a country...!
Hey I love blonds at the ballpark.
Don't forget the brunnetes! They are great team moms too! If ya ask em nice they will even come in and throw some relief. This one pictured here didn't really throw too hard, but the boys had heck of a time seeing the ball.
Now that I think about it, the opposing coaches never really seemed to mind...???
Now that I think about it, the opposing coaches never really seemed to mind...???
I am beginning to worry about some of you !!!!
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Agree with trojan-skipper,
Lots of kids almost got hit yesterday. What is MLB thinking....
One of these days, one of those kids will be taken off in a stretcher with a ball to the face when they misjudge a flyball.
Saw that last year with my 15 year old sons summer team. The opposing coach had his son trying to "catch" for him as he was hitting pregame infield. You could see that the kid, about 9-10 was unsure of himself catching the ball thrown from 1st and 3rd. Sure enough..glove up...misses ball and hits him in the face. Stretcher takes him to hospital.
Scary thing.
Lots of kids almost got hit yesterday. What is MLB thinking....
One of these days, one of those kids will be taken off in a stretcher with a ball to the face when they misjudge a flyball.
Saw that last year with my 15 year old sons summer team. The opposing coach had his son trying to "catch" for him as he was hitting pregame infield. You could see that the kid, about 9-10 was unsure of himself catching the ball thrown from 1st and 3rd. Sure enough..glove up...misses ball and hits him in the face. Stretcher takes him to hospital.
Scary thing.
Just a couple of thoughts:
1.) Don't those children have parents who approved their being on the field? Isn't the primary responsibility at least shared?
2.) Does anyone think that MLB does not have signed, iron tight releases of all rights, drafted by the best lawyers in America, before the child steps on the field? Maybe I am naive?? If my assumption is correct, a parent would have to sign a release saying they would not sue for any injury while their child is on the field, and it appears several did actually sign them.
1.) Don't those children have parents who approved their being on the field? Isn't the primary responsibility at least shared?
2.) Does anyone think that MLB does not have signed, iron tight releases of all rights, drafted by the best lawyers in America, before the child steps on the field? Maybe I am naive?? If my assumption is correct, a parent would have to sign a release saying they would not sue for any injury while their child is on the field, and it appears several did actually sign them.
We had to sign a release when my son first participated in Pitch Hit and Run and again when he qualified to compete at AT&T Park. We were aware that they would have this opportunity later if they qualified.
TripleDad (or anybody) - Can you name the building in the background of the picture you posted?
It's the pro football hall of fame I think.
quote:Originally posted by Beezer:
TripleDad (or anybody) - Can you name the building in the background of the picture you posted?
There's a background in the picture?
quote:Originally posted by coach2709:
It's the pro football hall of fame I think.
Correct!!!
Spizzle - Too funny!!!
quote:TripleDad (or anybody) - Can you name the building in the background of the picture you posted?
Frankly, Considering what's in the foreground...I can't even see the backround! Mental block or something. I tried, I really did!!
I'm watching the replay of the HR contest. After Chris Berman makes a comment about kids getting hurt, Dusty Baker says "my son wanted to go out there and I told him he wasn't old enough."
Wasn't it Dusty's kid that almost got clobbered at home plate in the middle of a play during the playoffs or World Series (just remember it was post season.)
Wasn't it Dusty's kid that almost got clobbered at home plate in the middle of a play during the playoffs or World Series (just remember it was post season.)
And what's up the Dominican groupies all over Vladamir Guerrero?
Didn't Vlad look a little uncomfortable with them draped all over him while he was trying to hit?
Didn't Vlad look a little uncomfortable with them draped all over him while he was trying to hit?