I got into a discussion with a group of people on FB about this story. I know the topic of adding more netting further down the boundary of the field has been a hot topic discussion lately in MLB. Several participants in the FB discussion I was in stated the organization/MLB should be held liable for the child's injuries. The risk of injury from a foul ball is stated on the ticket the people purchase.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27061819/family-2-year-old-hit-foul-ball-details-injuries
I just don't see how the ballpark or MLB should be held liable for these type injuries. Foul balls are definitely an inherent part of the game. I also don't understand taking a 2 year old either. But that's just me.Since 1913, every ticket to a major league game has included a disclaimer saying the holder of the ticket assumes all the risks inherent to the game. Called the "Baseball Rule," it has made it nearly impossible for fans injured at games to successfully sue teams or MLB.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27061819/family-2-year-old-hit-foul-ball-details-injuries