Fan Dies, Should Ballparks Beef Up Security Measures?
During a Texas Rangers game last Thursday, a fan trying to catch a ball died after falling head-first about 20 feet to the ground. Was it an isolated incident or do security measures need to be changed?
The accident occurred during the second inning of the Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics game, after Conor Jackson of the A's hit a foul ball near left field. The victim fell into the space between the scoreboard and the stands while trying to catch the ball that Star outfielder Josh Hamilton picked up and threw into the stands.