Real gold in the HR derby balls

WoundedDuck · Jul 7, 2011

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_le ... lb-wp11800

I just saw this and thought it was interesting. I didn't see it posted yet and I apologize if this has already been discussed.

A_Pharis · Jul 7, 2011

Very cool. That MSRP seems about right. You'd be surprised at how pliable gold is. The amount used to "infuse" (leaf) that panel of the ball is probably smaller then the size of a pea. I believe the old Ripley's museum in New Orleans had a room that was "wallpapered" with gold leaf made from a chunk of gold the size of a penny.

SamHell · Jul 7, 2011

I bet it gets ugly in the stands. People already try to kill each other over the regular balls.

WoundedDuck · Jul 7, 2011

SamHell said:
I bet it gets ugly in the stands. People already try to kill each other over the regular balls.

just more incentive to watch it this year

mlbsalltimegreats · Jul 7, 2011

SamHell said:
I bet it gets ugly in the stands. People already try to kill each other over the regular balls.

This. Not a good Idea. Im going to feel sorry for any kids that might be around if a ball gets hit their way.

WoundedDuck · Jul 7, 2011

I'm sure it will be mentioned lots of times everytime these gold balls get thrown out on the last out. I'm sure the cameras will be watching for these scrums like a hawk as well. It does sound like fun to watch, but I hope no one gets hurt.

RITM · Jul 7, 2011

Fun idea but I agree that hopefully nobody gets hurt.

cmnkb8 · Jul 7, 2011

Oh, what a great idea Bud Selig!...NOT.

Mark my words...someone WILL get hurt from this.

P_Manning 18 · Jul 7, 2011

What would look better. Having a player sign the gold panel in Silver or Black?

WoundedDuck · Jul 8, 2011

With the tragedy last night in Texas, I'm now wondering if this is a good idea anymore?

PujolsCollector · Jul 8, 2011

WoundedDuck said:
With the tragedy last night in Texas, I'm now wondering if this is a good idea anymore?

NOT this. Balls get thrown in the stands all the time. He lost his balance and went over, it can happen but it is rare this is just the year where its happened twice. There should be no change in what happens becuase one fan had extremely bad luck. I feel for his family and definently his son who watched his father fall that eventually lead to his passing.

SeattleSports · Jul 8, 2011

In 2001 I caught a ball in the home run derby at Safeco. I also witnessed a guy about 18 try and catch a Sammy Sosa home run by sticking his hat straight out in front of him. Ball hit the hat so hard that it hit him in the face and I saw his face / cheek / eye / nose cave in and shatter.

cmnkb8 · Jul 8, 2011

frzg said:
In 2001 I caught a ball in the home run derby at Safeco. I also witnessed a guy about 18 try and catch a Sammy Sosa home run by sticking his hat straight out in front of him. Ball hit the hat so hard that it hit him in the face and I saw his face / cheek / eye / nose cave in and shatter.

He should have brought a glove.

JackLondon · Jul 8, 2011

cmnkb8 said:
Oh, what a great idea Bud Selig!...NOT.

Mark my words...someone WILL get hurt from this.

Combine it with MLB All-Star Souvenir Lead Pipe Night and be done with it... :?

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