Quote:
Originally Posted by whitehse
As someone who used to work Security in those same bleachers it was not unusual for bleacher fans to bring baseballs with them that they could use to throw back if they were lucky enough to catch a home run ball. Many times they would have funny or vulgar writings on their decoy baseballs which caused many a chuckle by the players who retrieved the balls after they were thrown back.
Frequently the Bums would also use batting practice balls for the bait and switch so honestly, I would think they would not authenticate a thrown back ball even with video evidence as they could not guarantee beyond a shadow of a doubt the ball that was thrown back was the one that was hit.
|
Not sure what MLB's practice is with respect to authenticating HR balls thrown back, but I have always wondered if some folks throw "decoys", as you called them, onto the field.