![]() |
Minor league coach killed by line drive
|
With a wood bat!
Makes a great case for converting ALL leagues and levels to wood bat. If they were batting metal, this probably would have decapitated him! |
I've worked in parks when in the middle, it is hard as hell to see the ball coming off the bat. I would bet we all have been chased by those screaming foul balls that keep hooking right for you no matter where you go! When a simple step toward fair ground is all that is needed to avoid it. I can only imagine that he was somewhat distracted upon contact. I feel for his wife and kids.
|
One day I was coaching 1B for a 13u travel team when one of big boys ripped one off my shoulder. There was no way I could move in time. Part of the problem was I was down the line and a step out of the box (closest to the plate). Another reason to make sure coaches stay in their boxes!
On another board, a poster brought up the thought that youth leagues may start required coaches to wear helmets when on the field. Interesting thought, especially in the lower levels when you are so close to the plate. |
Quote:
Sounds silly to me. |
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
The difference isn't the "value" of the life; it's that adults are (generally) considered able to make their own choice while children need to be "forced" to protect themselves. |
I really don't see how this could happened...I've had screamers and I mean screamers hit at me and the ball has never come close (yes, probably lucky)...but I still don't understand how...except for some random fluke of a hop how an umpire other that PU should ever get hit by a batted ball. Sad, sad story about the Rockies coach...probably wasn't paying attention or something like that...what a tragedy!
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
You must be approaching your limit with some of these clowns, huh? It's too bad that moderators can't use the ignore list and still do their jobs! |
This is really sad. I had classes with Scott at UT, and I know they were close.
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
Quote:
|
Quote:
Insurance dictates. |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:31am. |