OT What is the best age to take the Grandkids

[D. Broughman]

I want to take my Grandkids to their first Major League game but want them to remember it later in life. What age do you think would be the best age to take them? Thanks! D.

[EvilKing00]

i took my son when he was 1 and also at 2 he just dosnt remember - im thinking now hes 3.5 he will deff enjoy and hopefully remember it

[Vintagecatcher]

Age 7 or older would be my recommendation.

Patrick

[CardTarget]

In order to REALLY remember it they'll have to be 10+.

I was taken to Tiger stadium many times as a kid, but I don't really remember going until i was old enough to have my glove and want to get there early for BP. Probably around the time I was 10.

[darwinbulldog]

5 or 6. They can enjoy it a couple of years earlier, but for what you're asking, I'd wait until kindergarten age.

[Jaybird]

Take them every year. They might not remember the play by play but they'll remember going to the game with their grandparents. All of the games might mesh into one in their mind but what a memory it will be. Don't forget to buy them all the sugar they can handle.

I've been taking my son since he was 2. We just enjoy the time there together. He's 5 now and we're going to Phoenix for Spring Training this year. I'm not expecting (nor caring) that he remembers, it's just about having fun.

[Shoeless Moe]

5 OR OLDER....any younger is irresponsible. Babies do not belong at games where a baseball to the head can injure or even kill them. Also, I personally do not want to be sitting next to some baby crying or a 1,2 or 3 year old who is not paying attention, or is whining about being there, etc.

[Jaybird]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

5 OR OLDER....any younger is irresponsible. Babies do not belong at games where a baseball to the head can injure or even kill them. Also, I personally do not want to be sitting next to some baby crying or a 1,2 or 3 year old who is not paying attention, or is whining about being there, etc.

I'm sure you're a joy to be around. ;-)

[AndyG09]

D., I went to my first game at Tiger Stadium in '83 when I was seven. My aunt and uncle took me, as they were really into the game. They wanted to do it right, so they took me to Nemo's and the Lindell AC before the game. They played the ChiSox and we sat upstairs down the first base line on the overhang. I remember it pretty well, but don't recall if the Tigers won or lost.

Best,

Andy

[Sean]

I was 7 when I saw Washington at Comiskey Park (1964). Teach them enough about baseball first so that they will understand what is going on and there will be a much better chance that they will remember.

[kmac32]

Age 9 is a good age. Remember my first MLB game for my 9th birthday. Cubs vs Astros.

[bn2cardz]

When ever you can enjoy their company at the game. That really depends on you and them.

I would love to have taken my 2year old daughter to a game. She does love watching the games and even listening to them on the radio. Basing it off my softball games I think she would sit and watch for the most part. With that, though, I know she wouldn't sit through it all so I have to be ok with the possibility of leaving early (and not sitting next to Paul). Also the few times I did think about it seriously it ended up being cold and/or raining so I knew that would hinder the experience.

[CharleyBrown]

I guess it depends on the child, and how much they like baseball.

My son is 3 1/2 now - we took him to 2 regular season games and 1 playoff game last year. He didn’t cry once nor did he complain. I’m not sure if he’ll remember his first game, but Cano signed his ticket so he has something to remember it by. Kids 3 and under, so it is a great opportunity to expose them to the game.

The one thing I would say is to consider where you sit. I certainly wouldn’t take my child to watch a game in the Bleachers.. we sat a few rows above the Legends seating for each game.

My son is already a die-hard fan - knows all the Yankees from last year (even guys like Jayson Nix and Chris Stewart). He even loved the little museum they have in the stadium, as he knows who Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford are.

To me - it’s not so much about him remembering what happened in the game, but the overall experience of spending time with you that matters most.

[z28jd]

At age six I asked my dad to take me to the Hall of Fame and I remember that trip really well, so that seems like a good age. I went to two games when I was seven, have decent memories of those games, one was Old-Timers Day at Yankee Stadium, which I picked up prior to the start of the season, right around my birthday

[Steve D]

The first game I remember going to was when I was 8 years old in 1971. It was the Padres hosting the Pirates. The only thing I remember about it is that it was bat night and I remember the incredible noise generated when all the kids would hit the bats like jackhammers on the concrete floors of San Diego Stadium. Yes, they gave away full-size 32 inch wooden bats to something like the first 15,000 kids 15 and younger.

To this day, I don't even know if Roberto Clemente played in the game, as I haven't been able to pin down an actual date for the game

The earliest games I can remember actual game action from would be from 1974, when I was 11.

Steve

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by Steve D

The first game I remember going to was when I was 8 years old in 1971. It was the Padres hosting the Pirates. The only thing I remember about it is that it was bat night and I remember the incredible noise generated when all the kids would hit the bats like jackhammers on the concrete floors of San Diego Stadium. Yes, they gave away full-size 32 inch wooden bats to something like the first 15,000 kids 15 and younger.

To this day, I don't even know if Roberto Clemente played in the game, as I haven't been able to pin down an actual date for the game

The earliest games I can remember actual game action from would be from 1974, when I was 11.

Steve

If it wasn't a doubleheader then you probably didn't see him in 1971. The Padres and Pirates played five dates, only the Friday night on June 23 had a decent crowd besides the Sunday doubleheader, and by decent I mean more than 5,000. Clemente played all but the June 23 game during that season series between Pirates and Padres. That game had over 10k fans

[Texxxx]

9 or 10 is a good age. My first game was 1968 when I was 10. It was Reds at Astros. J. Bench was catching but I didn't know then what I know now about him.

[mattsey9]

My son was born on Opening Day 2008, and made his debut at Wrigley on the following Labor Day. It was more of a memory for me than him, but I treasure it.

As a four year old, he made his first bleacher trip in September. He got two balls during BP (thanks Brett Jackson!), and had a blast. The Cubs won a wild one, capped by an Anthony Rizzo grand slam. He jumped in my arms and high-fived everyone in the area after Rizzo's blast. One of my favorite Dad moments ever.

[mattsey9]

A sidenote. Otis and I were in the basement last night when I came across an old cello box of 1988 Donruss I've had forever. He and I ripped open the whole box just to put together the puzzle of Stan Musial. He loved it, and so did I. I'm ordering a few more boxes of Donruss just for the puzzles for him!

[HRBAKER]

I went to my first game @ 7 with my Dad and Grandfather. I can remember it vividly today.

[sdkammeyer]

Originally Posted by CharleyBrown

My son is already a die-hard fan - knows all the Yankees from last year (even guys like Jayson Nix and Chris Stewart). He even loved the little museum they have in the stadium, as he knows who Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford are.

That poor, POOR child

Sorry, I had to do it.

[lharri3600]

My grands live in Miami, I live in Buffalo , I took them to a Bills Dolphins game. Noah was 6 and Taylor was 9. Of course the Bills won

[egbeachley]

My kids were 6 and 8. All they remember is the Oriole mascot and that was mostly because we took pictures.