MiLB's O'Conner Issues Statement on MLB's Fan Safety Recommendations
December 9, 2015 - International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Minor League Baseball President & CEO Pat O'Conner today released the following statement regarding Major League Baseball's new protective netting recommendations:
"Minor League Baseball is very appreciative of the time and effort that went into the research done by Major League Baseball in an effort to balance fan safety and the overall fan experience. Minor League Baseball clubs strive to offer safe, family-friendly facilities for our fans and these recommendations will help ensure the safety of those fans sitting close to the action. We wholeheartedly endorse these recommendations made by Major League Baseball in regard to the protective netting in our ballparks and encourage our clubs to implement these recommendations as soon as practical."
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