MLB Recommends New Safety Measures, Netting Rules
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball issued recommendations to all 30 Major League Clubs aimed at enhancing the safety of fans (while also preserving the interactive elements that are integral to the baseball fan experience).
The recommendations are as follows:
- Clubs are encouraged to implement or maintain netting that shields fans from line-drive foul balls for all field-level seats that are located between the near ends of both dugouts and within 70 feet of home plate.
- Although Clubs already provide warnings to fans about the dangers posed by batted balls, the Commissioner's Office recommends that Clubs continue to explore ways to educate their fans on these issues.
- Online ticketing sellers will work to identify ways to provide customers with additional information about which seats are (and are not) behind netting.
The recommendations are an attempt to balance the need for more seating options with the desire to preserve the interactive pre-game and in-game fan experience.
