Examining the Increase in Foul Ball Cases and the Reasons Why

By John Pinkman   I was recently asked, “Why does it seem like there are more foul ball cases today than there were 20 years ago?”   There are six potential reasons:   A conundrum in the personal safety culture   More foul balls?   Increased velocity of pitches thrown   Angle of swing path   Increased stadium distraction   Stadium design     Conundrum of Safety Concerns   Today’s culture is increasingly interested in personal safety: s