Mud Hens to Follow League Recommendations for Protective Netting
December 9, 2015 - International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
TOLEDO, OH - Following today's announcement from Major League Baseball recommending teams have protective netting between the dugouts,
Minor League Baseball President & CEO Pat O'Conner released the following statement:
"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."
The Toledo Mud Hens plan to make the recommended safety changes at Fifth Third Field set forth by MLB and MiLB. "Our fan's safety is our first priority, so along with the expanded netting, we will also further educate them on the possible dangers of foul balls and flying bats," says Toledo Mud Hens General Manager Erik Ibsen. "We have already begun looking into what it will take to have it completed by the start of the 2016 baseball season."
The Hens home opener is Thursday, April 7, 2016.
International League Stories from December 9, 2015
- Toledo's run of points ends at ten in 3-2 loss to Evansville - Toledo Mud Hens
- Mud Hens to Follow League Recommendations for Protective Netting - Toledo Mud Hens
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- Give the Gift of Mud Hens Baseball this Holiday Season - Toledo Mud Hens
- MiLB's O'Conner Issues Statement on MLB's Fan Safety Recommendations - Rochester Red Wings
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