A Foul Ball and a Reality Check for Baseball The recent incident involving Alex Bregman, where a foul ball struck him in the face during a Chicago Cubs game against the Cincinnati Reds, has left many in the baseball world reeling.
Fortunately, Bregman is hopeful to return in time for the postseason. Bregman's injury serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks involved in playing a sport where 90+ mph fastballs are routine.
The statistics on fan safety have been concerning for some time now: over 1 million kids under the age of 19 participate in baseball and softball each year, making them susceptible to injuries like Bregman's.