Should Foul Balls Be Given Back to Fans in MLB?

In a recent Reddit post, users discussed the idea of giving foul balls back to fans in MLB stadiums.

Summary

  • Some fans argue for fan safety over souvenir opportunities.
  • Others believe the current safety measures are adequate.
  • Concerns about obstructed views with hanging ropes were raised.

Jacoblaue

I mean I get both sides. Yes it would be great to have a higher chance at getting a souvenir but at the same time with people constantly being distracted on their phones nowadays their is a higher chance of getting nailed and being hospitalized by a fast liner

PupperMartin74

Hanging ropes? You’re gonna pay $100 for a seat behind home and then have an obstructed view?

IanMaIcolm

Ropes? Those would:

1) be in your line of vision the whole time. Your brain can ignore the thin netting

2) a ball deflecting off a rope would make it hard to predict

And if the rope isn’t attached at 2 points, then it’ll flop up and smack someone

Pretty stupid suggestion