to prevent bats/foul balls/etc from injuring people.
2007-01-19 05:53:42 · 9 answers · asked by rmaher07 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
They do, they just arn't the usual little league alluminum fence ones. They have netting that prevents balls and bats from entering the stands.
2007-01-19 17:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by Robert R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every park has a "backstop". In a MLB park they are much further back than that of any other field that most play on. They also have netting immediately behind the plate to protect the fans from extremely fast moving objects.
I have to agree with the previous poster in that have of the excitement is knowing that there is a chance that you could Catch a ball during the game. At all sporting events one has to pay attention.
2007-01-19 06:04:16 · answer #2 · answered by jlovett72078 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do, as part of the construction of the stands behind the plate. That high fence atop the wall but between the dugouts, the one with the net that slopes back from the field over the seats, that's a backstop.
2007-01-19 08:11:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a robust system of nets. For camera work and fan viewing they keep that area open, foregoing a traditional wooden or chain-link backstop.
It's pretty rare for an injury immediately behind the plate, and more common along the foul lines.
2007-01-19 06:30:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They do, Behind every home plate in every major league park there is a big net that protects the people sitting directly behind the catcher from line drive foul balls.
2007-01-19 06:04:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because then people wouldn't be able to catch the baseball once it comes to them.
How much fun would that be? "Not fun at all"
This is why people love baseball, to be a part of it, and catch the foul/hr ball.
Injuries are a part of sports, and fans are a part of sports. This is how much people love to go watch baseball games. There risking injury to go see there team play! Baseball has the biggest fans in the world.
And also, alot of ball parks do have them.
2007-01-19 05:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All stadiums have backstops. They're just set further back and a lot larger than those you see on public fields.
2007-01-20 00:12:16 · answer #7 · answered by blueyeznj 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One reason and one reason only it blocks the fans view!!! From what the other say I guess you could say the net is a back stop but I am guessing you mean the wrap around kind! RIGHT?
2007-01-19 06:07:27 · answer #8 · answered by mrjamfy 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
they do
2007-01-19 05:57:37 · answer #9 · answered by newheartin03 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋